watch chain

American  

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.

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watch chain British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of watch chain

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

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.

From New York Times

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.

From Seattle Times

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.

From Seattle Times

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.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s usually so crowded, even on a regular weekend, that cars are parked on the grass,” said Sainten, 37, who works at the watch chain Tourneau.

From Washington Post