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

The artifacts, however, remained missing until April, when two of the three men surrendered the helmet—slightly dented—and two of the bracelets as part of a plea agreement. —Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026

The collectible bracelets feature customizable beads inspired by host cities, teams and tournament moments. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026

Each stretch bracelet is carefully selected and hand-polished to ensure lustre and integrity. —Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026

Such declarations mean little to devotees like Marta Azcona, proprietor of Botanica La Fe a la Santísima Muerte in Fort Worth, Texas, whose shop is a warren of Santa Muerte statues, candles, bracelets and figurines. —Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 June 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