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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Shields spoke glowingly of the night in a recent podcast interview, saying mama Swift gave one of her daughters a bracelet right off her wrist. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025 Chalamet paired the green scarf with a denim set from True Religion that featured contrasting stitching, layered bracelets, and a pair of ankle boots. Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Jan. 2025 In an effort to support its L.A. community in a time of great need, jewelry designer Octavia Elizabeth is donating 100% of the proceeds from its black, Parachute bracelet to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, indefinitely. Shelby Ying Hyde, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025 Madeline also showed off her stack of friendship bracelets, which had the name of her son, as well as the name of her late husband Matthew Gaudreau, who was tragically killed in a biking accident alongside his NHL star brother Johnny Gaudreau in August. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 Jan. 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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Cite this Entry

“Bracelet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bracelet. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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