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

These are set in two rows, echoed in the full gem-set bezel. —Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 13 June 2025

Screen bezels appear to be far smaller than in other Garmin watches too, leading to fairly petite — for the screen size — dimensions of 41mm by 46mm. —Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

Minimal bezels make the most of the compact physical size in order to maximize screen area. —PC Magazine, 8 June 2025

The top bezel is made with Cobarion®, an alloy with hardness approximately four times that of pure titanium and a brilliant gleam comparable to platinum. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 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