locket

[ lok-it ]

noun

1. a small case for a miniature portrait, a lock of hair, or other keepsake, usually worn on a necklace.
2. the uppermost mount of a scabbard.

locket

/ ˈlɒkɪt /

noun

1. a small ornamental case, usually on a necklace or chain, that holds a picture, keepsake, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of locket¹

1325–75; Middle English lokat cross-bar in a framework < Anglo-French loquet, diminutive of loc latch < Middle English. See lock ¹, -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of locket¹

C17: from French loquet latch, diminutive of loc lock ¹

Example Sentences

When he left to join the Spanish-American War, Katie kept a picture of him on a locket around her neck.

From The Daily Beast

One year she happened to stumble into a mourning locket offered on eBay.

From The Daily Beast

In one of my books, I created a fictional character called Larry Locket, who was based on Dominick.

From The Daily Beast

This underwent the same strict scrutiny that he had bestowed upon the locket, but his countenance betrayed still deeper emotion.

From Project Gutenberg

It was an old fashioned golden locket bearing miniatures of her father and mother with their names and the date of their marriage.

From Project Gutenberg

It was many hours later that Octavie drew the locket from her bosom and looked at Edmond with a questioning appeal in her glance.

From Project Gutenberg

It was through him, Maud, that they obtained the locket, with its picture of Bruce and Ivarene.

From Project Gutenberg

My baby dear I deck with my mother's locket, where is the picture of dear Bruce and me—my dear mother's name on it: Morelia.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bracelet
• brooch
• costume
• earring
• gem
• glass
• gold
• jewel
• knickknack
• necklace
• ornament
• pendant
• silver
• tiara
• treasure
• trinket