noun
pendant
PEHNDNT
noun
1
A piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain or cord, typically worn around the neck.
"She wore a silver pendant shaped like a crescent moon."
2
A hanging light fixture or ornament.
"A row of pendant lights hung above the kitchen island."
How to Use Pendant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA piece of jewelry or fixture that hangs down, often on a chain or cord.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "pendent" (an adjective meaning hanging or overhanging) or "pedant" (someone overly fussy about rules).
Easily confused with
pedant
pendent
Common pairings
pendant necklace
pendant light
Word Forms
pendants plural
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Etymology
From French pendant, literally "hanging," from pendre ("to hang").