lavaliere

Thân thiện

A woman wears a sparkling lavaliere with her evening gown.

Definition

Noun: A piece of jewelry, specifically a pendant, often jeweled, that is worn on a chain or necklace around the neck.

Usage

A lavaliere is a decorative accessory. It is a single pendant, typically more ornate or formal than a simple charm, suspended from a necklace chain. The term often implies a certain elegance or vintage style.

Examples

• She wore a beautiful diamond lavaliere that sparkled under the lights.
• The antique lavaliere had been passed down through generations of her family.
• For the gala, her only jewelry was a simple gold chain with a pearl lavaliere.

Advanced Usage

• As a descriptive term: The word can be used attributively to describe a style of microphone (lavalier microphone) that is clipped to clothing, named for its resemblance to the jewelry pendant hanging from a chain.
  • The speaker used a lavaliere microphone so her hands were free.

Variants and Related Words

• Lavalier (noun): An alternative, equally common spelling of .
• Pendant (noun): A more general term for a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain.
• Necklace (noun): The chain or cord from which a lavaliere is suspended.

Synonyms

• Pendant
• Locket (if it opens to hold a picture)
• Choker (a very short, tight-fitting necklace, different style)

Notes

The term lavaliere is often associated with a classic, timeless piece of jewelry. It is not typically used for very large, modern, or casual pendants. The alternative spelling lavalier is equally correct.

Học thuật

Noun

1. jeweled pendant worn on a chain around the neck

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