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

For everyone else, less restrictive remedies than custody, such as a GPS monitoring ankle bracelet, should be considered or exhausted. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

His daughter owns a jewelry company called Matilde Matilde developed a passion for jewelry after receiving a meaningful ring from her mother and bracelet from her grandmother. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Witherspoon, meanwhile, wore a white blazer with a denim button-front dress, styling them with black sunglasses, a gold bracelet, and T-strap heels. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026

Patrice Thompson is still wearing her son's hospital bracelet. — ABC News, 12 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