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

• band
• bind
• bond
• chain
• cuff(s)
• fetter
• handcuff(s)
• irons
• ligature
• manacle(s)
• shackle

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

But make no mistake, one mother-of-pearl bracelet is not to be confused with another. —Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 18 May 2025

Nine West Tri-Tone and Crystal Set of 2 Bangle Bracelets $20 at Amazon Add a bit of sparkle to the graduation celebration with these two bangle bracelets. —Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 16 May 2025

On April 8, another victim reported to the Broward Sheriff’s Office that some time between 1:45 and 4:45 p.m., someone had stolen $4,200 in cash and a combination of diamond rings, gold wedding bands, bracelets and heirlooms worth more than $5,000, the affidavit said. —Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025

Moore wore a strapless, Oscar de la Renta red dress that featured a mosaic effect pattern with bright black, maroon and burgundy tiles, accessorizing with three diamond strand bracelets, a pair of diamond drop earrings and a few diamond rings. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 May 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