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 most noticeable change is the bezels, which are now white and the same size on all four sides. —

David Pierce, The Verge, 16 Oct. 2024 The case remains delicate with a similar coin edge bezel to other Classique cases of the era (and of today). —

Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 Comes with a Wicked bezel and photo cards, plus insane surround sound. —

Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024 The 2,000-nit screen is bright enough for even the sunniest day, the myriad biometric sensors are precise and can be used for tons of different purposes, and the digital bezel makes scrolling through content a breeze. —

K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bezel