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lei

noun

ˈlā

Definition of lei

as in necklace

an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck we were presented with flowery leis as soon as we stepped off the plane in Hawaii

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Recent Examples of lei The property also has cultural activities, lei-making classes, hula lessons, and other family-friendly programming. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026 Ripped the lei right off its neck. — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026 Frances stood by her dad wearing a canary yellow sundress dress printed with bright orange flowers and a white lei slung around her neck. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026 Luhrmann has also unearthed some hypnotic clips of Elvis performing live in Hawaii in 1957, wearing a shimmering gold jacket, his neck ringed with a lei. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lei

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necklace

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Beaded necklaces were also particularly prominent, with long, colorful, mixed-bead styles incorporating shells, coral and turquoise.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Lambert wears earrings once owned by Parton in the song’s video, while Stapleton sports a necklace that belonged to Rogers.

— Russ Penuell, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

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