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

TikTok Shop recalled the bracelet, notified buyers and said the seller, Perform Pearls, had been removed from the platform. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

The pieces selected by Roach included a pink opal bracelet contrasted by ebony wood and pavé diamonds and complementary large pink opal earrings accented with diamond pavé. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

The motif appears in necklaces with interlocking links, substantial bracelets, earrings, and rings, each playing with the shape's elegant proportions. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

Inside the studio, Meghan joined a group of girls for a confidence-building and bracelet-making workshop. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 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