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

Swifties began their own tribal rituals that became part of the tour, after starting out on a strictly organic grass-roots level — most notably, the friendship-bracelet craze. —Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2025

The queen consort added her signature Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets and wore a special brooch from the jewelry company’s Lucky Animals collection. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025

Many still have the friendship bracelets to prove it. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025

Its strap is a stylish beaded bracelet that’s made with a stretchy, elastic band that conforms to your wrist, preventing it from slipping off your arm. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 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