noun
charm
A small ornament attached to jewelry.
A tiny silver charm shaped like a bicycle hangs from her bracelet.
Etymology
The incantation word developed a sense for an object believed to carry protective magic. Small objects worn on jewelry retained the name even when valued simply as ornaments.
More examples
- She adds a heart-shaped charm to the chain.
- Several charms jingle when she moves her wrist.
- He gives her a new charm for her birthday.
Forms
charm · charms
Similar words
- pendant
- A pendant hangs from jewelry, commonly a necklace; a charm is often one of several small attached ornaments.