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 headlight bezels and the corner light bezels have also been painted black. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 June 2026

But it was well masked into very thin bezels, and inobtrusive. —John Burek, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026

Even a little bit bigger, so games feel less claustrophobic and with less ugly bezel. —Sean Hollister, The Verge, 1 June 2026

Both panels are wrapped by thin bezels and get up to 3500 nits of brightness, but only the Pro screen can drop to 1 nit of dimness (which is easier on the eyes for use in a dark room). —Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 28 May 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