jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
"She wore an elegant emerald necklace around her throat to complete her evening gown."
An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.
"She wore an elegant necklace made of gold beads and small diamonds around her collarbone for the evening gala."
In plain English: A necklace is jewelry that you wear around your neck, usually made of beads, chains, or pendants.
"She wore her grandmother's gold necklace to the party."
Usage: A necklace is an article of jewelry worn around the neck, typically consisting of a string of beads, pearls, or gems. Do not confuse this common accessory with the violent act of executing someone by burning them alive while they are restrained in one.
To informally execute by necklacing; by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.
"After being captured, the rebel leader was brutally killed by necklacing when his supporters wrapped burning tires around his throat and doused them with gasoline."
In plain English: There is no verb form of necklace because it is only used as a noun to describe jewelry worn around your neck.
"She decided to necklace her hair with delicate flowers for the summer wedding."
The word necklace is a straightforward compound formed from the words neck and lace. It describes an ornament made of laces or chains that are worn around the neck.