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

On Robbie’s left wrist was a replica of a bracelet Charlotte Brontë had made after Emily and Anne died. —Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026

For the London premiere, Robbie wore a replica of a bracelet once made of the writer’s own hair. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026

Try creating bracelets, necklaces, or custom keychains using similar colors or designs. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026

Queen Camilla, who regularly accessorizes with bracelets by Van Cleef & Arpels, has worn the dog brooch from the Lucky Animals collection in the past. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 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

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