1. a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain around the neck
2. something that hangs down from something else

1. hanging down; suspended
Usage: formal

Examples

• She wore a silver pendant with her grandmother’s photograph inside.
• The crystal pendant caught the light beautifully as she moved.
• Pendant lights hung over the kitchen island.
• The chandelier had several glass pendants that sparkled in the evening light.
• Pendant branches swayed gently in the breeze.
• The pendant earrings matched her necklace perfectly.