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 of bracelet

• chain
• handcuff(s)

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

To date, the missing bracelets have not been recovered. —News Desk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026

Designed to be fully convertible and also wearable as a necklace or bracelet, this tiara remains one of the most distinctive and unconventional royal bridal choices of the 20th century. —Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026

The top of the bottle features a bracelet-style charm. —Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026

After stepping next door to a Dollar Tree, the bracelet stayed on their mind. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

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

Phrases Containing bracelet

• tennis bracelet

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