pendant

noun

pen·dant ˈpen-dənt How to pronounce pendant (audio)

senses 3 & 4 are also

ˈpe-nənt

sense 5 is also

päⁿ-ˈdäⁿ

variants or less commonly pendent

: something suspended: such as

: an ornament (as on a necklace) allowed to hang free

A turquoise pendant hung on her necklace.

: an electrical fixture suspended from the ceiling

hung an incandescent light pendant from the ceiling over the reading area

: a hanging ornament of roofs or ceilings much used in the later styles of Gothic architecture

: a length of line usually used as a connector on a boat or ship

especially : a short rope hanging from a spar and having at its free end a block or spliced thimble (see thimble sense 2a)

chiefly British : pennant sense 1a

: companion piece

The portrait of his father is a pendant to the one of his mother.

: something secondary or supplementary

The illustration is an apt pendant to the poem.

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Most pendants are purely decorative. But a pendant may also hold a picture or a lock of hair of a lover or a child. And, perhaps because they hang protectively in front of the body and near the heart, pendants have often had symbolic and magical purposes. Thus, a pendant may be a charm or amulet, or its gems or metals may be felt to have health-giving properties. In architecture, a pendant is an ornament that hangs down from a structure, but unlike a necklace pendant it's usually solid and inflexible.

Example Sentences

Navajo necklaces with pendants finely crafted in genuine sky-blue turquoise. a pendant that once flew on Nelson's flagship

Recent Examples on the Web Celebrate her with this graphic initial pendant necklace from Bracha.

Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Her accessories included black rectangular shades and plenty of gold jewelry, with a standout waist-length gold pendant necklace.

Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022 Customers can get discounts on best-selling items including Kendra Scott’s iconic Elisa pendant necklace along with new Fourth of July themed jewelry.

al, 30 June 2022 The finish lightens the space and pairs beautifully with the texture of rattan pendant lights above the island.

Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 The rattan pendant light hints at the beachy environment and adds texture above a smooth wooden tabletop.

Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 16 Aug. 2022 The kitchen is all about timeless simplicity, from the leather pendant light to the ceiling beams created from an old railroad track found in a nearby field.

Sofia Quintero, ELLE Decor, 3 Aug. 2022 Every customer will be sent a render of their pendant by October, but can't influence the design.

Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 2 Aug. 2022 At night, pendant lights glow lavender and seafoam green.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2022 See More

单词	pendant
释义	pendant noun pen·dant ˈpen-dənt senses 3 & 4 are also ˈpe-nənt sense 5 is also päⁿ-ˈdäⁿ variants or less commonly pendent 1 : something suspended: such as a : an ornament (as on a necklace) allowed to hang free A turquoise pendant hung on her necklace. b : an electrical fixture suspended from the ceiling hung an incandescent light pendant from the ceiling over the reading area 2 : a hanging ornament of roofs or ceilings much used in the later styles of Gothic architecture 3 : a length of line usually used as a connector on a boat or ship especially : a short rope hanging from a spar and having at its free end a block or spliced thimble (see thimble sense 2a) 4 chiefly British : pennant sense 1a 5 a : companion piece The portrait of his father is a pendant to the one of his mother. b : something secondary or supplementary The illustration is an apt pendant to the poem. Did you know? Most pendants are purely decorative. But a pendant may also hold a picture or a lock of hair of a lover or a child. And, perhaps because they hang protectively in front of the body and near the heart, pendants have often had symbolic and magical purposes. Thus, a pendant may be a charm or amulet, or its gems or metals may be felt to have health-giving properties. In architecture, a pendant is an ornament that hangs down from a structure, but unlike a necklace pendant it's usually solid and inflexible. Synonyms bangle charm lavaliere lavalliere See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Navajo necklaces with pendants finely crafted in genuine sky-blue turquoise. a pendant that once flew on Nelson's flagship Recent Examples on the Web Celebrate her with this graphic initial pendant necklace from Bracha. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Her accessories included black rectangular shades and plenty of gold jewelry, with a standout waist-length gold pendant necklace. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022 Customers can get discounts on best-selling items including Kendra Scott’s iconic Elisa pendant necklace along with new Fourth of July themed jewelry. al, 30 June 2022 The finish lightens the space and pairs beautifully with the texture of rattan pendant lights above the island. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 The rattan pendant light hints at the beachy environment and adds texture above a smooth wooden tabletop. Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 16 Aug. 2022 The kitchen is all about timeless simplicity, from the leather pendant light to the ceiling beams created from an old railroad track found in a nearby field. Sofia Quintero, ELLE Decor, 3 Aug. 2022 Every customer will be sent a render of their pendant by October, but can't influence the design. Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 2 Aug. 2022 At night, pendant lights glow lavender and seafoam green. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English pendaunt, from Anglo-French pendant, from present participle of pendre to hang, from Vulgar Latin pendere, from Latin pendēre; akin to Latin pendere* to weigh, estimate, pay, pondus weight First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition pendant noun pen·dant ˈpen-dənt : a piece of jewelry hanging on a chain or cord that is worn around the neck pendant noun variants also pendent 1 as in charm an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist Navajo necklaces with pendants finely crafted in genuine sky-blue turquoise Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance charm bangle lavaliere locket lavalliere teardrop 2 as in banner chiefly British a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling a pendant that once flew on Nelson's flagship Synonyms & Similar Words banner flag pennant banderole guidon streamer pennon colors banderol standard ensign jack bunting black flag insignia white flag union jack tricolor badge gonfalon crest signaler burgee semaphore Jolly Roger waft signaller coat of arms
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