: a small case usually of precious metal that has space for a memento and that is worn typically suspended from a chain or necklace
Examples of locket in a Sentence
She kept her husband's picture in her locket.
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The sequel, which started shooting in Canada in September and is now in post, brings back Ry Barrett as Johnny, a vengeful, undead killer who embarks on a bloody rampage after a group of teens steal a golden locket that awakens his spirit.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Customers can include the two initials of their choosing to go inside the heart locket.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
Even locket’s accompanying music videos are overtly referential, starring Beer as the heroines of films like Beauty and the Beast and Jennifer’s Body.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
Another is an adorable bell boy Teddy bear—whose diamond-line jacket opens up as a locket.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Customers can include the two initials of their choosing to go inside the heart locket.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
Even locket’s accompanying music videos are overtly referential, starring Beer as the heroines of films like Beauty and the Beast and Jennifer’s Body.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
Another is an adorable bell boy Teddy bear—whose diamond-line jacket opens up as a locket.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Locket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locket. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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locket
noun
lock·et
ˈläk-ət 
: a small ornamental case usually worn on a chain or necklace
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