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 37 mm case, integrated bracelet, and crown are all 18-karat yellow gold, while the movement and inner bezel are finished in a matching gold tone. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2026

Turning back to the screen, thin, black bezels frame the wide panel. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Investigators recovered a broken fog-light bezel matching a Ford Focus at the scene. — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 6 July 2026

Taylor Swift’s engagement ring has an old mine cut diamond bezel-set in an 18K yellow gold band. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 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