bezel

noun

be·​zel ˈbē-zəl  ˈbe- 

1

: a rim that holds a transparent covering (as on a watch, clock, or headlight) or that is rotatable and has special markings (as on a watch)

2

gems : the oblique (see oblique entry 1 sense 1a) side or face of a cut gem

specifically : the upper faceted portion of a brilliant projecting from the setting see brilliant illustration

3

jewelry : a usually metal rim of a piece of jewelry in which an ornament (such as a gem) is set

Examples of bezel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Appearing to be detached, the illusion stems from a 3D micro architectural support and invisible bezels to enhance the diamond’s light. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025

Get your paddles ready, because Sotheby’s teamed up with Lubeck to auction off a ring that looks remarkably similar to Swift’s: a 5.14 carat cushion brilliant diamond ring bezel, size 6 ½, set in an engraved platinum band. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2025

After testing, gold proved the most acoustically refined for the watch’s sound, and one of 13 patents is a gold acoustic membrane under the bezel that serves as a resonator. —Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025

The polished ceramic bezel ring comes in orange, blue, or black, but take our advice and opt for the stainless steel bracelet over the bezel-matching rubber strap. —Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 22 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably from dialect form of French biseau bezel, from Middle French

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bezel

• resol
• embezzle