locket
noun/ˈlɑkɪt/
Frequency rank: #14,631 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A small ornamental case, usually worn on a necklace, that holds a photograph or keepsake inside.
Example sentence
She kept a tiny photograph of her mother inside her locket that hung around her neck.
Synonyms & related words
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