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

There is some evidence that alternatives to detention, including electronic monitoring methods such as smart phone apps and ankle bracelets, or regular check-ins with case managers, can keep people in the system during years-long immigration cases. —Martin Kaste, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026

This assortment also includes a large selection of earrings, bracelets, anklets, rings, hair tie sets, keychains and more. —ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026

The multi-charm gold bracelets, on the other hand, can run you $940. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026

Otero, who works out of her studio in the West Bottoms, makes earrings, claw clips, charm necklaces and bracelets out of acrylics, metal, stones and beads, using inspiration for her childhood swimming in the ocean. —Noelle Alviz-Gransee updated March 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 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