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

This sparkling stunner from Blue Nile puts a modern twist on the classic diamond band with its mixed round and emerald-cut stones in a chic bezel setting. —Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2025

The Gram's 17-inch IPS display has ultra-slim bezels and an anti-glare touch panel. —Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025

The slim bezel and subdial-free face match perfectly with the angular, sharp slants and lines of the 40-mm case, which shines in stainless steel. —Andy Boxall, Wired News, 29 July 2025

Adding to the textural aesthetic is a bark finish on the bezel and center links. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 25 July 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