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

Our favorites range from classic gold-tone and stainless-steel bracelets to sporty silicone straps. —Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026

Biles accessorized a simple black mockneck T-shirt with a diamond tennis necklace, diamond cuff and tennis bracelets, and several cocktail rings. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026

Each is paired with Tag Heuer’s seven-row steel bracelet, and engraved with the Victory Wreath on the right-hand lug. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026

Although the Tubogas bracelet took root in the 1940s at Bulgari, the Italian maker looked to 1974 to realize this stunning high jewelry timepiece. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 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

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