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

The Harris-Walz camp began selling $20 friendship bracelets. —Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

During the Eras Tour, fans spotted Jason exchanging friendship bracelets with others and ended up with an arm full of bracelets. —Athena Sobhan, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024

The striking bottle is a nod to their iconic Collier de Chien bracelet. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Two of the years were suspended and Sarkozy would wear an electronic monitoring bracelet instead of going to prison for the last year. —Reuters, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024

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