bracelet

noun

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

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putting the handcuffs on the jewel thief, the detective asked him how he liked those bracelets
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Keeping her accessories simple, Berry paired the beach-ready look with a gold bangle bracelet. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 This modern iteration features a medium (27 mm) steel case, a silvered dial, and a matching steel bracelet. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026 Separated from her husband, Leslie became much more animated, the X-ray tech told police, rattling off the details of her abduction and fidgeting with a gold bracelet. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS NIGHTMARE TRIP — Teen bitten by barracuda in popular vacation spot after bracelet glints in water. — FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 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

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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. 2026.

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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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