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locket

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/ˈlɒkɪt/ · lock-et

A locket is a small ornamental case, often worn as a pendant on a necklace, that can hold a picture or another small object inside.

Meanings

nounformal

A locket is a small ornamental case, often worn as a pendant on a necklace, that can hold a picture or another small object inside.

لاکٹ ایک چھوٹا سجاوٹی کیس ہے، جو اکثر گلے میں پہننے کے لئے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے، جس کے اندر ایک تصویر یا کوئی دوسری چھوٹی چیز رکھی جا سکتی ہے۔

لاکٹ

locket

Synonyms

pendantamuletcharmتعلقاتموتیچوپ نوا

Common Collocations

  • gold locket
  • silver locket
  • heart-shaped locket

Example Sentences

She wore a beautiful gold locket around her neck.

اس نے اپنے گلے میں ایک خوبصورت سونے کا لاکٹ پہنا ہوا تھا۔

Us ne apne gale mein ek khoobsurat sone ka locket pehna hua tha.

Inside the locket was a picture of her grandmother.

لاکٹ کے اندر اس کی دادی کی تصویر تھی۔

Locket ke andar us ki dadi ki tasveer thi.

He gifted her a heart-shaped locket on their anniversary.

اس نے اپنی سالگرہ پر اس کو دل کی شکل کا لاکٹ تحفے میں دیا۔

Us ne apni salgirah par us ko dil ki shakal ka locket tohfe mein diya.

Easily Confused With

locket:A locket is a small pendant often containing a photograph, while a 'lock' is a device used to secure something.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'lock-et' as something that 'locks' a memory inside.

Visualize a beautiful locket that contains cherished memories.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "loquet" — a catch or fastening

First known use: 15th century

The word 'locket' evolved from the Old French word 'loquet', referring to a small catch or fastening element, which eventually led to its association with a pendant that can be opened to hold a photo or memento.