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

This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026

She was described as being in her early 20s to late 30s, 5-feet-4, 135 pounds and was wearing a multi-colored short dress with a gray sweater and a bracelet of black and yellow rubber with two keys. —Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026

Historically, the Daytona had rice bead-type bracelets, so why not? —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026

Those who wished to see Garner clad in fishnets and rubber bracelets as the Material Girl will still have a chance. —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 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