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

An attendee of the meeting told police Hatch complained about her previous time in jail and lifted her pant leg to show her home detention ankle bracelet. —Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024

In this performance, there's a wicked stepfather, some exciting impersonations and bracelets instead of glass slippers, all while highlighting Cinderella's kindness. —Shafaq Patel, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024

The event, which features friendship bracelet making and canvassing, will be held in Philadelphia on Saturday, just three days before the election. —Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024

The bracelets are sold for $10 each through her website. —Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 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