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

The Villena Treasure includes 66 items, including 11 gold bowls, 28 gold bracelets, and more, adding up to about 10 kg (22 pounds) of gold. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

After he is banished, a magical bracelet carries her across worlds and parallel space-times on a journey to reclaim her dreams and her lost love. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Those measures include real-time monitoring of perpetrators of violence wearing electronic ankle bracelets. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Prices are $59,000 for the Everose version with a leather strap; $72,000 with a Settimo bracelet; and $66,200 for the platinum version with a leather strap. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 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