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Definition of locket

locket

/ˈlɑːkɪt/
lock · et
Plural:lockets
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• noun

1

A small ornamental case, typically worn on a chain around the neck, designed to hold a miniature photograph, a lock of hair, or another small memento.

Example

"She wore a delicate silver locket containing a photograph of her grandparents."

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• Rhymes for locket

• Nearby Words

lockbox
lockdown
locker
locket
lockjaw
lockmaker
lockout

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'loket', borrowed from Old French 'loquet' (meaning 'door handle' or 'latch'), a diminutive of 'loc' (lock), of Germanic origin. It evolved to refer to a small case that clasps or locks shut.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Locket. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/locket
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