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

In 2022, bracelets that once belonged to Marie Antoinette sold for more than $8 million at auction, also in Geneva. —Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024

Each door reveals new supplies for DIY activities such as assorted round beads, charms, and thread for DIY friendship bracelets, plus other gifts like nail polish and nail stickers to create festive purple, pink, blue, and yellow manicures. —Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

White Gold Give this dazzling tennis bracelet with 100 natural diamonds to someone extra special this holiday season. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024

For spring, the bamboo motif was also front and center on a new East-West bag, a clutch, a mini bracelet bag and on necklaces, bracelets and collars. —Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Nov. 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