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 45 mm case looked substantial, and the coated titanium bezel felt perfectly slick. —Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026

But because of the modern bezel setting, this necklace can be worn all year. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026

Stainless steel | Size: 40mm bezel width x 38mm case width Best Fitness Watches For those seeking a device that tracks day-to-day health in the smallest form factor, fitness watches are the best option. —John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026

Again, building on a previous Pebble, this circular smartwatch comes with a full-face screen, a smaller bezel and, curiously, a touchscreen. —Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 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