noun
locket
LO-kiht
noun
1
A small pendant, often worn on a necklace, that opens to hold a photograph or keepsake.
"Inside the locket was a tiny photo of her grandmother."
How to Use Locket
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small hinged pendant designed to hold a keepsake such as a photo or lock of hair.
Common pairings
gold locket
heart-shaped locket
Word Forms
lockets plural
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Etymology
From French loquet, a diminutive related to Old English loc, "lock".