/ Dictionary / Index N necklace: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: neck•lace Pronunciation: (nek'lis), [key] — n. 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. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: necklace (Thesaurus) necking necklet Related Content Daily Word Quiz: vertigo Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language