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

This special high-jewelry cable piece, though, is sculpted rather than formed from twisted wires to achieve the look, since the bracelet required a more solid yet fluid surface for diamond setting. —Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

One example, on a stainless-steel bracelet, sold at Sotheby’s New York in December 2024 for $1,440,000. —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 June 2026

The night before qualifying, AB, Nereyda and friends sat in a hotel room making bracelets. —Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026

Consider identification for children, such as ID bracelets, tags, or cards with waterproof sleeves, that include a parent or guardian’s phone number and key medical information. —Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 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

Phrases Containing bracelet

• tennis bracelet

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