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

• band
• bind
• bond
• chain
• cuff(s)
• fetter
• handcuff(s)
• irons
• ligature
• manacle(s)
• shackle

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

The star accessorized with oversized orange earrings featuring a flower detail, as well as gold bracelets and a choker necklace. —Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024

Keep necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings safe and neatly organized inside a jewelry case. —Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024

Travis Kelce def made the friendship bracelet in the #NFL his thing. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024

The new merchandise includes T-shirts, hats, hoodies, drinkware, friendship bracelets, stickers and more. —Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024

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

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