necklet

neck·let

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nek-lit]
- /ˈnɛk lɪt/
- /ˈneklɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nek-lit]
- /ˈnɛk lɪt/

Definitions of necklet word

noun necklet something worn around the neck for ornamentation, as a fur piece. 1
noun necklet A fairly close-fitting and typically rigid ornament worn around the neck. 1
noun necklet an ornament worn round the neck 0

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Origin of necklet

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; neck + -let

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Parts of speech for Necklet

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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necklet popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for necklet

noun necklet

necklace — a piece of jewelry consisting of a string of stones, beads, jewels, or the like, or a chain of gold, silver, or other metal, for wearing around the neck.
rosary — Roman Catholic Church. a series of prayers, usually consisting of 15 decades of aves, each decade being preceded by a paternoster and followed by a Gloria Patri, one of the mysteries or events in the life of Christ or the Virgin Mary being recalled at each decade. a string of beads used for counting these prayers during their recitation. a similar string of beads consisting of five decades.
chaplet — an ornamental wreath of flowers, beads, etc, worn on the head
choker — A choker is a necklace or band of material that fits very closely round a woman's neck.
pendant — a hanging ornament, as an earring or the main piece suspended from a necklace.

All 11 Synonyms of necklet