watch chain

noun

1. a chain, frequently of gold or silver, attached to a pocket watch, serving as an ornament and, when passed through a buttonhole in the vest, as a guard against loss or theft of the watch.

watch chain

noun

1. a chain used for fastening a pocket watch to the clothing See also fob 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of watch chain¹

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

“I’m ready to go if you are,” Yakov said, once he secured his watch chain in place.

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It seems that the pandemic helped turbocharge the market, said Steven Kaiser, the president and chief executive of Kennedy USA, a watch chain based in Australia.

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She sells her hair to buy a watch chain, and he sells his watch in order to buy her a set of combs for Christmas.

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The suit is by British designer Ozwald Boateng, and everything about it is glorious: the subtle print, the vibrant hue, the unexpected length of the coat, the watch chain.

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There was no need for jeweled fobs or watch chains because “no longer was it stylish to show off a little bling across your belly.”

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