variants also lavalliere
Definition of lavalierenext
as in pendant
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist gave his girlfriend a golden lavaliere engraved with his name

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavaliere
pendant
Noun
  • The pendant features the letters L, F, G, L, and E, which stands for her grandkids’ names of Lola, Freddy, Gus, Eliza, and Louis.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The amber hue of the beaded chokers acts as a neutral color against the lapis-blue top, emulating a similar warmth to the yellow-gold pendant to tie the accessories together.
    Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Lavaliere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavaliere. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on lavaliere

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!