bezel

noun be·zel \ ˈbē-zəl , ˈbe- \

Definition of bezel

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 ¹oblique 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

Recent Examples of bezel from the Web

While the Asus Zenfone AR was an improvement, the huge bezels and poor battery life still ask users to sacrifice a lot.

— ron amadeo, Ars Technica, "Google’s ARCore brings augmented reality to millions of Android devices," 29 Aug. 2017
According to Business Insider, the redesigned iPhone will have an edge-to-edge curved screen with smaller bezels than the current iPhone 7.

— leada gore, AL.com, "Apple iPhone product launch event Sept. 12: 3 new iPhones, Apple Watch, 4K TV expected," 28 Aug. 2017
Apple made room for a bigger screen on that model by reducing the size of the bezel — or the forehead and the chin — on the face of the device.

— brian x. chen, New York Times, "Dear iPhone: Here’s Why We’re Still Together After 10 Years," 23 Aug. 2017
Screens with narrow bezels or borders are emerging as the new norm, at least in the premium class.

— edward c. baig, USA TODAY, "Does new 'Essential phone' live up to its name? Well...," 18 Aug. 2017
Obtained by reliable and experience leaker Evan Blass, the new image is just the latest confirmation that Apple's next iPhone will have neither a Home button, nor the bezels that typically accompany it, instead opting for a face full of pure screen.

— eric limer, Popular Mechanics, "Latest iPhone Leak Shows a Big, Beautiful Screen," 8 Aug. 2017
Google's next smartphone may come with a new design that features slimmer bezels framing the screen similar to the Galaxy S8's appearance, according to blog Android Police.

— lisa eadicicco, Time, "Google's Smartphone Is Super Cheap Right Now," 7 Aug. 2017
The headlight bezels also feature a black outline, giving the Compass a little attitude in the front.

— emma jayne williams, star-telegram, "Jeep rolls out the redesigned Compass compact crossover, starting at $20,995," 21 July 2017
The vents, which are ringed by a rotating bezel to adjust climate-control temperatures, draw more criticism than accolades, primarily for low-on-the-dash positioning that translates to a chilly shifting hand.

— josh jacquot, Car and Driver, "2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS," 19 July 2017

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