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

Mom Candle, a love letter to American summers, tennis bracelets and country club lunches. —Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

The actress wore green earrings and a few cocktail rings and bracelets by Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry. —Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025

Sure there’s the GA and VIP wristband wearers, plus the coveted artist band bracelets bearers. —Daniela Avila, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025

The finds, weighing over one pound, included a bracelet, fibulae, or brooches, a necklace with a pendant and a belt with a plate decorated with celestial images, according to officials. —Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 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