Pendant
/ˈpɛndənt/
Definitions
2 meaningsAn ornamental piece of jewelry, often made of precious metal, that hangs from a necklace.
/ˈpɛndənt/
A piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck.
The bride wore a beautiful pearl pendant on her wedding day.
💡 Simply: Imagine a necklace with a pretty charm that hangs down – that's a pendant! Like your favorite superhero's logo on a chain.
👶 For kids: A pretty thing that hangs on a necklace.
More Examples
He bought her a silver pendant shaped like a heart.
The ancient pendant was discovered during an archaeological dig.
How It's Used
"She wore a gold pendant with a diamond in the center."
"The antique pendant was a family heirloom."
Hanging down; suspended, especially for decoration or adornment.
/ˈpɛndənt/
Hanging down; suspended.
The pendant chandelier cast a soft glow over the dining table.
💡 Simply: Something that's hanging down, like a cool light fixture dangling from the ceiling.
👶 For kids: Something that is hanging down.
More Examples
Pendant earrings swayed with every step she took.
The artist used pendant drapes to create a dramatic effect.
How It's Used
"The architect designed pendant arches to support the ceiling."
"Pendant lighting creates a warm atmosphere in the room."
From Old French *pendant* meaning 'hanging' or 'pending', from the verb *pendre* meaning 'to hang', from Latin *pendēre*.
Historically used in both its noun and adjective forms, particularly in architectural and decorative contexts. Found in texts from the 14th century onward.
Memory tip
Think of a **pend**ulum, it **dangles**.
Word Origin
"to hang"