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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In 2023, Drake was hit on the wrist by a cell phone a fan threw, while Kelsea Ballerini had to temporarily halt her show after the country singer was struck by a bracelet. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 July 2025 Kesha was styled in a custom miniskirt and bracelet made entirely of e.l.f.’s Jelly Pop primer tubes and lip oil respectively, designed by conceptual artist Gab Bois. Essence, 28 July 2025 Forget any rings or bracelets—you’ll be sufficiently dressed up in this shiny mani reminiscent of the precious gemstone. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 25 July 2025 Its bracelet and case are made from solid 18-karat white gold in the shape of the plant for which it’s named. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 25 July 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 6 Aug. 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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