bezel

noun

be·zel ˈbē-zəl

ˈbe-

: 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)

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

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

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The fixed bezel, made from the same stainless steel with a black anodized aluminum insert, features a tachymetric scale, further emphasizing the watch's sporty character. —

Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 Image: My Arcade With a six-inch screen surrounded by generous bezels plus a directional pad and action buttons on either side, the Super Retro Champ doesn’t prioritize portability. —

Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025 The selfie camera is centered in the bezel between the display and the aluminum frame. —

PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024 The Slim 9i is, according to Lenovo, the first 14in laptop to have a display with a 98% screen-to-body ratio, meaning that there’s virtually no bezel surrounding the display. —

Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bezel