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

Surprise her with a luxe silk pillowcase or sparkling tennis bracelet. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025

The men also dressed to impress: Adrien Brody wore an oversized brooch on his Thom Browne suit while Colman Domingo rocked two pinkie rings and Kieran Culkin accessorized his beaded bracelets and temporary tattoos with a Tiffany & Co. brooch. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025

Plastic utensils, plastic bags for merch (where is that sweatshirt coming from?), plastic light-up bracelets, plastic water bottles. —Julia MacCary, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025

Teen craft: Teens ages 11 to 17 are welcome to make friendship bracelets from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 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