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

While striking in appearance, the Actua 360 display also has 10% more active area and 15% smaller bezels than the Pixel Watch 3. —PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025

With a few exceptions, most modern displays use a 16:10 aspect ratio display with thinner bezels. —Luke Larsen, Wired News, 28 Sep. 2025

The aluminum stand doesn’t look out of place next to a Mac and the ultra-thin bezel gives it a stylish look. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 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

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