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

In 2021, for instance, the queen’s diamond bracelets sold for triple their initial estimate. —Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025

For Berger, one of the first people to spring to mind was Fiona Dourif, who plays Dr. Cassie McKay, a single mother with a mysterious ankle bracelet that hints at a past skirmish with the law. —Jenelle Riley, Variety, 6 June 2025

For the wedding, Kayla wore a Galia Lahav wedding gown, Tacori diamond earrings and her grandmother’s bracelet. —Adam England, People.com, 4 June 2025

The three other pieces are a Cartier Art Deco bracelet in a geometric pattern composed of articulated panels set with old European- and single-cut diamonds with an estimate of $60,000 - $80,000. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 3 June 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