1. a pendant or ornament worn on a chain or cord around the neck
Usage: also spelled lavaliere; often refers to a decorative brooch or locket
2. a type of microphone worn on a cord around the neck or clipped to clothing
Usage: common in broadcasting and public speaking

Examples

• She wore a delicate gold lavalliere with a small diamond pendant.
• The news anchor adjusted her lavalliere microphone before going on air.
• His grandmother's lavalliere was a treasured family heirloom passed down through generations.
• The speaker clipped the lavalliere to her jacket so the audience could hear her clearly.
• The vintage lavalliere featured an ornate cameo suspended from a silk ribbon.