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

• band
• bind
• bond
• chain
• cuff(s)
• fetter
• handcuff(s)
• irons
• ligature
• manacle(s)
• shackle

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

But her jewelry brought a contrast to her look, with oversized green gemstones used in her dangle drop earrings, a chunky ring and a chain bracelet. —Tommy McArdle, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Lively accessorized with turquoise stone earrings, a matching cocktail ring, and similarly hued bead bracelets. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025

Pair it with simple pearl drop earrings and a bracelet for a polished look. —Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025

The bracelets were dated to the end of the fourth century or beginning of the third century B.C., archaeologists said. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 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