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

• 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 biggest novelty is an articulated bracelet shaped like a toothbrush wrapped around the wrist, bristles akimbo as if already used. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 July 2025

Taylor Swift friendship bracelets When Taylor Swift brought her record-breaking Eras Tour to Indianapolis for three nights in November, the dinosaurs were ready to party in style with their very own friendship bracelets. —Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 July 2025

The bracelet and bezel are both mirror-polished for extra contrast. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2025

Time to pile into your friend’s mom’s minivan and break out the glow bracelets. —Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 June 2025

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

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