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 display bezels are super thin at the top and on both sides, with Lenovo’s protruding upper-edge notch housing the webcam and other electronics. —Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025

Tucked into the Diamond District of New York, the company has become a destination for watch lovers seeking more than just shiny bezels. —Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025

This isn’t surprising, as hardware specifications are becoming commoditised, promoting visible features as smaller bezels or impressive colourways as the way forward to reach the broader market. —Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

The inlay is protected within a metal bezel, per the campaign, beneath a protective glass dome cabochon. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025

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