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

The first traces of jewels that can be worn multiple ways date back to August 1859, with the mention of a bracelet that can be turned into a brooch mentioned in the very first order book. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 26 May 2026

The bracelet features 67 oval Burmese rubies intertwined with diamond motifs engineered to mimic delicate lace. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs star completed his look with a gold watch and a chain bracelet. —Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026

Cyrus paired the look with minimal accessories, opting for a few bracelets and a ring, wearing her blonde hair straight, and choosing a dark smoky eye makeup look with natural lipstick. —Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 22 May 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