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

Fans gather to take photos, marvel at the lyrical signs from the different eras and exchange friendship bracelets. —Bryan West, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025

Kimberly is now on house arrest, and as a condition of her release, she will be required to wear a GPS monitoring bracelet at all times. —Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025

The program has been under attack after a man with an ankle bracelet was accused of setting a woman on fire on a CTA Blue Line train. —Megan De Mar, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025

Inside, everything has its own little home, so earrings don’t tangle with bracelets mid-flight. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 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