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 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 Meticulously snow-set, the gems cover everything from the dial to the luges to the bezel and even the crown. —

Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025 The Dell Pro 14 and 16 showcase expansive 16:10 displays with narrow bezels, providing ample space for productivity and detailed visuals. —

Brian Westover, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025 This yellow gold case and bracelet plays host to 36 rubies set into the bezel, 11 ruby hour markers, and a dial paved with 417 diamonds. —

Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bezel