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

The bezels around the display are slimmer, though Apple hasn't yet detailed by how much. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 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

The newcomer features a 41 mm titanium case and a bezel and caseback in Bulk Metallic Glass (BMG). — Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026

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