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

While personalized jewelry is always appreciated, these bracelets also paid homage to the origin of their love story. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Dec. 2024

And from the tour's very first night on March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz., fans took that instruction to heart, with Swifties everywhere crafting bracelets to trade at every show. —Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024

This is the full, maximalist expression of the Nautilus Chronograph, attached to a full rose gold bracelet. —Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024

The tour further cemented Swift's status as a global music icon, uniting fans together with trademark bracelets and even a movie release. —Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024

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