Words / A1

NEKL-uh-s/ˈnekləs/

A necklace is jewellery you wear around your neck. A ring is for a finger; a bracelet is for a wrist; earrings are for ears. Wear a necklace; a gold necklace; take off your necklace. Countable: a necklace. Neck is the body part; necklace is the jewellery.

Meaning

Jewellery you wear around your neck.

Examples

• “She wore a gold necklace.”
• “This necklace was a birthday present.”
• “Do not swim with a necklace on.”

Good to know

wear a necklace (around your neck). Contrast: ring, bracelet, earrings.

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