noun · 15 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/
[ˈpɛndn̩t]
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pin-pen-merger:/ˈpɪ̟nd(ə)nt/
pin-pen-merger:[ˈpɪ̟ndn̩t]
/ˈpɛnənt/
pin-pen-merger:/ˈpɪ̟nənt/
rhymes with -ɛndənt
homophone: pendent
CMU ARPABET:P EH1 N D AH0 N T
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
The dangling part of an earring.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
4
noun
Meaning 4
A short rope hanging down, used to attach hooks for tackles; a pennant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Antonyms: none provided
5
noun
Meaning 5
One of a pair; a counterpart.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: fine arts
Examples
One vase is the pendant to the other vase.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
6
noun
Meaning 6
The stem and ring of a watch, by which it is suspended.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Antonyms: none provided
7
noun
Meaning 7
A lamp hanging from the roof.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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8
noun
Meaning 8
An ornament of wood or of stone hanging downwards from a roof.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
9
noun
Meaning 9
A long narrow flag at the head of the principal mast in a royal ship.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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10
noun
Meaning 10
An appendix or addition, as to a book.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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11
noun
Meaning 11
Testicles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-plural, obsolete
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12
noun
Meaning 12
A pendulum.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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13
adjective satellite
Meaning 13
held from above
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
a pendant bunch of grapes
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: pendent, dependent
Antonyms: none provided
14
noun
Meaning 14
branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: chandelier, pendent
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: lighting fixture
15
noun
Meaning 15
an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: pendent
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: adornment
Narrower terms: lavaliere, lavalier, lavalliere
History
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman pendaunt, Middle French pendant, noun use of adjective.
Across languages
Translations
72 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Arabic:
عِقْد
(ʕiqd)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Arabic:
قِلَادَة
(qilāda)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Arabic:
مُعَلَّق
(muʕallaq)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Armenian:
կախազարդ
(kaxazard)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Bulgarian:
огърлица
(ogǎrlica)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Catalan:
penjoll
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Chinese Mandarin:
吊墜 /吊坠
(diàozhuì)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Chinese Mandarin:
墜飾 /坠饰
(zhuìshì)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Chinese Mandarin:
垂飾 /垂饰
(chuíshì)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Czech:
přívěsek
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Czech:
přívěšek
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Danish:
vedhæng
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Dutch:
hanger
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Dutch:
hangertje
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Dutch:
bedel
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Dutch:
bedeltje
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Esperanto:
medaliono
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Esperanto:
kolĉeno
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Esperanto:
breloko
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Faroese:
heingiprýði
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Finnish:
riipus
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Finnish:
vitja
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
French:
pendentif
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
German:
Anhänger
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Greek:
μενταγιόν
(mentagión)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Hebrew:
תליון
(tilyón)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Hindi:
हार
(hār)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Hungarian:
függő
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Icelandic:
nisti
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Icelandic:
men
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Icelandic:
hálsmen
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Indonesian:
liontin
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Irish:
siogairlín
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Italian:
ciondolo
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Japanese:
ペンダント
(pendanto)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Japanese:
垂れ飾り
(tarekazari)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Khmer:
បន្តោង
(bɑntaong)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Korean:
펜던트
(pendeonteu)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Latvian:
kulons
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Macedonian:
приврзок
(privrzok)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Macedonian:
висулец
(visulec)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Māori:
whakarupe
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Māori:
tautau
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Māori:
taupiko
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Navajo:
nazhahí
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Occitan:
pendòrla
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Occitan:
pendilh
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Polish:
wisiorek
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Polish:
wisior
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Polish:
brelok
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Portuguese:
pingente
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Romanian:
pandantiv
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Russian:
куло́н
(kulón)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Russian:
подве́ска
(podvéska)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Russian:
брело́к
(brelók)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Scottish Gaelic:
crochadan
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Serbo-Croatian:
при́весак
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Serbo-Croatian:
при́вјесак
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Serbo-Croatian:
prívesak
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Serbo-Croatian:
prívjesak
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Slovak:
prívesok
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Spanish:
colgante
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Spanish:
pendiente
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Spanish:
dije
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Spanish:
pendentif
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Swedish:
hängsmycke
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Tagalog:
tawing
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Turkish:
pandantif
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Turkish:
kolye
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Ukrainian:
кулон
(kulon)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Yiddish:
נאָכהענגערל
(nokhhengerl)
— a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck
Irish:
igín
— (nautical) short rope hanging down, used to attach hooks for tackles
