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 model accessorized with silver jewelry, including small dangle earrings, a bracelet and a ring. —Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025

Richemont said the new Cartier Love Unlimited collection, which features ridged bracelets and rings with flexible bands, was a bestseller, as were the new Flowerlace designs from Van Cleef & Arpels. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025

Clase was ordered to surrender his passport and be fitted for a GPS ankle bracelet. —Adam Reiss, NBC news, 13 Nov. 2025

While the most common health-tracking wearables are wrist bracelets and rings, Davis says the team spent time researching the most sensitive areas of the body that detect signals of perimenopause symptoms before settling on the adhesive wearable. —Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 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