bezel

noun

be·​zel ˈbē-zəl  ˈbe- 

1

: a rim that holds a transparent covering (as on a watch, clock, or headlight) or that is rotatable and has special markings (as on a watch)

2

gems : the oblique (see oblique entry 1 sense 1a) side or face of a cut gem

specifically : the upper faceted portion of a brilliant projecting from the setting see brilliant illustration

3

jewelry : a usually metal rim of a piece of jewelry in which an ornament (such as a gem) is set

Examples of bezel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have larger displays, thinner bezels, an advanced A18 Pro chip and improved thermal management. —David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024

Apple has shaved down the bezels around the display to enable larger screens: 6.3 and 6.9 inches (up from 6.1 and 6.7). —Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2024

Apple Watch Apple Watch Series 10 features a thinner design along with a larger display and thinner bezels. —Ina Fried, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024

Choose a black or white model, and then pick your favorite bezel color, including neutral options, vibrant shades, and chic patterns like marble. Don’t sleep on this life-changing product. —Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably from dialect form of French biseau bezel, from Middle French

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1