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

Dorit was honest about liking a Labubu bracelet that everyone else hated. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025

The program uses personalized radio transmitter bracelets that work with a specialized receiver to help investigators track missing persons. —Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025

Epstein appears to be putting a watch or bracelet on the wrist of one of the women, while another works on a laptop and the third has her arms around Epstein. —Lauren Peller, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2025

People make bracelets, necklaces, all kinds of pieces — but the real magic is the laughter and the connection. —Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025

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

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