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

Meanwhile, Haddish modeled a straight bob hairstyle and various accessories like bracelets and hoop earrings. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 May 2026

Lopez accessorized the red dress with an equally red Chanel mini handbag, a large gold cuff bracelet, her now trademark aviator shades, and nude mule sandals. —Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 May 2026

The cap-sleeve, V-neck dress was embellished with gold sequins that contoured the body, and Amal carried over the theme to her accessories, adding a pair of pointy-toe pumps, a bracelet, earrings, and a clutch. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026

That same year, a fan hit Kelsea Ballerini in the eye with a bracelet tossed on stage during a show in Idaho, and in March, Riley Green needed stitches after a phone thrown by a fan hit him in the ear. —Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 11 May 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