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

• 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

Sloane points to other subtle touches that reflect Destruction's new outlook, like the cluster of beaded bracelets on his arm (Sloane's idea) and the chain around his neck contained a piece of hair from Ishtar (Amber Rose Revah), the goddess of war and death, and Destruction's former lover. —EW.com, 15 July 2025

Rihanna completed the look with black rectangular shades and a stack of diamond bracelets. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 July 2025

Melania Trump wore a charm bracelet gifted by a family in the wake of the Texas floods. —Jay Stahl, USA Today, 13 July 2025

Middleton also carried a leather bag by Anya Hindmarch and sported the Halcyon Days’ Maya Torque gold bracelet on her right arm. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 12 July 2025

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