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

As for accessories, Stefani went with silver bangle bracelets and a few rings. —Wwd Staff, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025

But Chico could also be problematic, racking up so many DUIs that by 2007 the star was required to wear an ankle bracelet that monitored his alcohol intake. —Lisa Respers France, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025

The jewelry designer also sported a pair of dark shades and several bracelets on each wrist. —Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025

These necklaces and bracelets stand out in trendy colors and stone and/or woody finishes, and almost always stacked in sets of two or three pieces. —María Morillas, Glamour, 10 Mar. 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