pendant
noun
pen·dant
| \ Ëpen-dÉnt
; senses 3 & 4 are also Ëpe-nÉnt
, sense 5 is also pĂ€âż-ËdĂ€âż
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; senses 3 & 4 are also Ëpe-nÉnt
, sense 5 is also pĂ€âż-ËdĂ€âż
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variants:
or less commonly pendent
Definition of pendant
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)
5a
: 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.
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Synonyms for pendant
Synonyms
bangle, charm, lavaliere (also lavalliere)
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Examples of pendant in a Sentence
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
The interior of the cafĂ© and bar gives a nod to Nordic minimalism with simple wooden chairs, charcoal walls, and soft pendant lights. — Mary Holland, CondĂ© Nast Traveler, "From Beer Halls to Bakeries, Where to Find Seattleâs Scandinavian Influences," 4 Sep. 2019 In one clientâs large live oak tree, Galindo installed several red pendant lights, called fireflies, that hang from the branches like Christmas ornaments. — Richard A. Marini, ExpressNews.com, "How outdoor lighting can make your yard an inviting living space," 29 Aug. 2019 Gold Jewelry Worn with a simple swimsuit or a white linen button-down, layered necklaces, whether a few slender chains or a cluster of chunky pendants, are an easy way to feel more polished on the beach. — Caitie Kelly, New York Times, "Simple, Timeless Ways to Dress for the Beach," 1 Aug. 2019 The stunning piece features a central cabachon emerald surrounded by two circles of diamonds, with a large drop emerald as a detachable pendant, attached with a chain of diamonds in a leaf shape. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "Did The Queen's Brooch for Trump's U.S. Visit Throw Shade This Time Around?," 3 June 2019 His head was resting on a pillow by this point, and the top buttons of his slim-fitting blue shirt were undone, revealing two pendants. — Karan Mahajan, The New Yorker, "The Delhi Wallaâs Visions of a Possibly Vanishing India," 11 Aug. 2019 They can be used under cabinets, under island countertops, in pendant and recessed fixtures or on display cabinets. — Larry Abbott, Houston Chronicle, "GHBA Remodelers Council: Remember the days you had to turn the lights off?," 11 Aug. 2019 On the buildingâs floor, 920 years later, lay arrowheads and a few of the bronze cross pendants usually carried by crusaders. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Archeologists confirm near-legendary tale of crusadersâ siege of Jerusalem," 24 July 2019 The system the Dibners devised provided at-risk people with transmitters that are worn as pendants or bracelets. — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, "Andrew Dibner, Medical Alert Pioneer, Is Dead at 93," 11 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pendant.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for pendant
pendant
noun
English Language Learners Definition of pendant
: a piece of jewelry that hangs on a chain or a cord which is worn around your neck
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pendant
noun
pen·dant
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Kids Definition of pendant
: a piece of jewelry hanging on a chain or cord that is worn around the neck
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