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

Limited editions pair turquoise, malachite, sodalite and pink jade dials with gemstone bezels, also at $2,295. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

The thin bezel optimizes screen space to keep you immersed within your game, and the monitor can easily be adjusted to a more comfortable height and tilt. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

Worth approximately $150,000, the Jessica McCormack design features a bezel setting and a thin yellow gold band. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Oct. 2026

The veined turquoise at the center is further elevated by the white diamonds on the hour markers, bezel, and lugs. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 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