Synonyms & related words for necklace

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of necklace — including bracelet, bangle, brooch, armlet, anklet, wristlet. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to necklace

Explore words related to necklace — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include pendant, choker, jewelry, earrings, droplight, lavaliere, neckpiece, jeweled. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for necklace

Common synonyms for necklace include bracelet, bangle, brooch, armlet, anklet, wristlet, beads, locket — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does necklace come from?

The word necklace breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Latin origin: neck, from Old English hnecca (“neck”); and lace, from Latin laqueus (“noose, snare”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.