pendant
UK: ˈpɛndənt | US: ˈpɛndənt
n. a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
n. an object designed to hang from a fixed support, such as a lamp or ornament
n. (nautical) a short rope or chain used for securing or hanging something
The word "pendant" traces back to the Latin verb pendere ("to hang"), which also gave rise to words like "pendulum" and "suspend." The suffix "-ant" (from Latin -antem) denotes something that performs an action or exists in a state. Thus, a "pendant" literally means "something that hangs." Over time, it specialized to refer primarily to hanging jewelry or decorative objects, reflecting its functional and aesthetic roles.
She wore a silver pendant shaped like a crescent moon.
The antique shop displayed a beautiful crystal pendant lamp.
The sailor secured the boat's tools with a small pendant.
His gift to her was a gold pendant engraved with her initials.
The chandelier’s glass pendants sparkled in the sunlight.