bezel

noun

be·​zel ˈbē-zəl  ˈbe- 

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

Examples of bezel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of our biggest complaints about the prior mini was its bezels, which felt large for a tablet of its size. — ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026

The bezels that separate the display from the metal frame are thinner, but Apple hasn't provided exact measurements to say by how much. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

The first two are Royal Oaks with 42 mm cases and all of the model’s defining signatures, like the octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

With its size and slim bezels, the Show 16 looks a lot more like a tablet than a smart display, specifically the new Alexa Tablet Pro 12. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for bezel

• resol
• embezzle