bracelet

noun

brace·​let ˈbrā-slət 

1

: an ornamental band or chain worn around the wrist

2

: something (such as handcuffs) resembling a bracelet

Synonyms of bracelet

• chain
• handcuff(s)

Examples of bracelet in a Sentence

putting the handcuffs on the jewel thief, the detective asked him how he liked those bracelets

Recent Examples on the Web

Thieves on Thursday raided the Treasure of Villena -- one of the greatest Bronze Age gold collections -- at a museum in the Spanish city of Villena, taking most of the 50-plus mainly gold bracelets, bowls, bottles and other items on display. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

The haul includes gold bracelets, bowls, bottles, and other objects dating to around 1000 BCE. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Hart kept her accessories simple with a dainty gold pendant necklace and a bright blue leather bracelet featuring a silver hardware buckle. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026

The Xchkrm Anti-theft Phone Wrist Strap slips around your wrist like a bracelet and features an adjustable buckle to secure your phone against potential drops or theft. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French, diminutive of bras arm, from Latin bracchium

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bracelet

• tennis bracelet

Kids Definition

bracelet

noun

brace·​let ˈbrā-slət 

1

: an ornamental band or chain worn around the wrist

2

: something (as handcuffs) resembling a bracelet

Etymology

Middle English bracelet "band for the arm," from early French bracelet, literally, "little arm," from bras "arm," derived from Latin bracchium "arm" — related to brace, brassiere