bezel

noun

be·​zel ˈbē-zəl How to pronounce bezel (audio) ˈbe- How to pronounce bezel (audio)
1
: a rim that holds a transparent covering (as on a watch, clock, or headlight) or that is rotatable and has special markings (as on a watch)
2
gems : the oblique (see oblique entry 1 sense 1a) side or face of a cut gem
specifically : the upper faceted portion of a brilliant projecting from the setting see brilliant illustration
3
jewelry : a usually metal rim of a piece of jewelry in which an ornament (such as a gem) is set

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The bezel is softly rounded and comfortably broad, seamlessly integrating with the cylindrical body of the case. Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 The bezel is engraved with tobacco leaves, and the caseback is similarly decorated. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024 This efficient laptop has a wide screen with a thin bezel, giving you plenty of room to view documents or watch TV shows. Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 The display is surrounded by a black matte-plastic bezel that is slim on the sides and thick on top and bottom. PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bezel 

Word History

Etymology

probably from dialect form of French biseau bezel, from Middle French

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bezel was in 1611

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“Bezel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bezel. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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