1
: a rim that holds a transparent covering (as on a watch, clock, or headlight) or that is rotatable and has special markings (as on a watch)
2
gems
: the oblique (see oblique entry 1 sense 1a) side or face of a cut gem
specifically
: the upper faceted portion of a brilliant projecting from the setting see brilliant illustration
3
jewelry
: a usually metal rim of a piece of jewelry in which an ornament (such as a gem) is set
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Dell’s Ice Blue aluminum design strikes a modern tone with its soft-rounded corners, slim display bezels, and light gray backlit keyboard.
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Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
The aluminum stand doesn’t look out of place next to a Mac and the ultra-thin bezel gives it a stylish look.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Tucked into the Diamond District of New York, the company has become a destination for watch lovers seeking more than just shiny bezels.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The inlay is protected within a metal bezel, per the campaign, beneath a protective glass dome cabochon.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
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Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
The aluminum stand doesn’t look out of place next to a Mac and the ultra-thin bezel gives it a stylish look.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Tucked into the Diamond District of New York, the company has become a destination for watch lovers seeking more than just shiny bezels.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The inlay is protected within a metal bezel, per the campaign, beneath a protective glass dome cabochon.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bezel
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“Bezel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bezel. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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