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

Matching white gold manchette bracelets complete the suite. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Included are layerable tank tops, wear-everywhere bracelets, and even one-and-done dresses. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

At the Sankofa Healing Studio booth, children created calming jars filled with beads and glitter while making bracelets with family members and friends. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 21 June 2026

At the end of it was the promise of getting two coveted bead bracelets, which have gone viral and are being sold on eBay for $50 each. — Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 21 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