amulet

noun

am·u·let ˈam-yə-lət

: a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)

Examples of amulet in a Sentence

a small cross made of goat bone was worn in the Middle Ages as an amulet to ward off evil

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The show followed the adventures of teacher Andrea Thomas, who discovered an ancient Egyptian amulet that bestowed upon her the power of the goddess Isis. —

Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024 Rome says the amulet holders are going to burn their advantages tonight so that the heat’s off their back. —

Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Oct. 2024 The series follows a young woman who discovers a magical amulet that belonged to her great-grandfather and uses it to enter a fantastical new world. —

Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024 That wouldn’t be easy, as the amulet was located 80 feet deep into the ocean on Blackbeard’s last ship. —

Jordana Comiter, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amulet