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

Fugitive was wanted in 3 countries, NYC CBS News New York saw video that shows a man and a woman engaging in a sleight-of-hand con that ended with the woman slipping an $11,000 diamond bracelet into her other hand. —Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025

The company continues to sell licensed tennis bracelet collections with Chris Evert and a Peanuts x MRK collection, including a sterling silver and 18-karat gold Snoopy locket. —David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025

In the same auction are several more of Rosenthal’s pieces, as well as a 1930s ruby and diamond bracelet from Cartier and a late 19th century necklace by Boucheron, worth between $1 and $2 million. —Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025

After a moment of silence, hundreds of people embarked on a remembrance walk to Elm Grove Park, where tables were set up with cards to write messages to Mora and make friendship bracelets. —Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Nov. 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