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

After testing, gold proved the most acoustically refined for the watch’s sound, and one of 13 patents is a gold acoustic membrane under the bezel that serves as a resonator. —Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025

It's got a sleek black design with vibrant RGB LEDs, along with cooling and air-venting bezels. —PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025

One editor favorite is the Heure H watch, a distinct design with an H-shaped bezel that highlights Hermès’s reputation for offering clean and classic pieces. —Barry Samaha, Glamour, 12 Nov. 2025

The Sculptural Waves Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Rose Gold, for instance, takes advantage of bezel detailing as a way to accentuate its sparkling diamonds and add even more modernity to the mix. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 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