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

Nicks and Swift are good friends, and Nicks even wears a friendship bracelet Swift gave her. —Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026

North also wore a different black graphic hoodie in some solo snap shots, and at various points accessorized with a spiky bracelet, chunky ring and maximalist manicure that complemented her bright blue hairstyle. —Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025

Stones run across the case, dial, bracelet, and buckle, creating a truly dazzling statement on the wrist. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025

He was coerced into opening a black safe that contained about $400 in cash, and a gold necklace, gold bracelet and gold ring were taken off his body. —Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 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