bracelet

noun

brace·​let ˈbrā-slət How to pronounce bracelet (audio)
1
: an ornamental band or chain worn around the wrist
2
: something (such as handcuffs) resembling a bracelet

Examples of bracelet in a Sentence

putting the handcuffs on the jewel thief, the detective asked him how he liked those bracelets
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The Skims founder stunned as the cover star of the October 2025 issue wearing a white gold necklace, earrings and bracelet each part of the Pluie de Cartier collection and totaling 707 diamonds with more than 44 carats, according to Vogue. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025 In addition to the bracelet, a ring featuring the same gadroon design and screws has also been created. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025 Joshua Applegate/WireImage via Getty Images The medical examiner's office said that when the remains were discovered, the victim was wearing a tube top, black leggings, stud earrings and a yellow bracelet. Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 To that end, there are bracelets with diamonds set in mirror-polished cubes that vary in height like sparkling city scape for the wrist. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bracelet

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of bracelet was in the 15th century

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“Bracelet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bracelet. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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bracelet

noun
brace·​let ˈbrā-slət How to pronounce bracelet (audio)
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

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