bracelet

noun

brace·​let ˈbrā-slət 

1

: an ornamental band or chain worn around the wrist

2

: something (such as handcuffs) resembling a bracelet

Synonyms of bracelet

• chain
• handcuff(s)

Examples of bracelet in a Sentence

putting the handcuffs on the jewel thief, the detective asked him how he liked those bracelets

Recent Examples on the Web

Her stunning rings are fitting with the rest of her legendary jewelry collection, which also includes a 50-diamond bracelet and an emerald Bulgari brooch. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026

The brand also shared an underwater perspective, highlighting her layered necklaces and bracelets submerged beneath the surface. —Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026

This is a charm bracelet of cute villages that are more accessible and friendlier than the big cities, but still pack a wallop of traditional Spanish culture. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026

Like a friendship bracelet, but yummy. —Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French, diminutive of bras arm, from Latin bracchium

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bracelet

• tennis bracelet

Kids Definition

bracelet

noun

brace·​let ˈbrā-slət 

1

: an ornamental band or chain worn around the wrist

2

: something (as handcuffs) resembling a bracelet

Etymology

Middle English bracelet "band for the arm," from early French bracelet, literally, "little arm," from bras "arm," derived from Latin bracchium "arm" — related to brace, brassiere