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 bracelet was passed onto Prince William after Diana’s death. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025 Among the things lost in the fire was an aluminum bracelet Shterenberg made for his wife many decades ago. Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025 In the 18th episode of the show’s current season, the baller whose team is hoping to become the first NFL squad to win three Super Bowls in a row at the big game on Feb. 9 doesn’t flinch while reading a question about friendship bracelets. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025 Her only other accessories were a stack of silver and gold bracelets on one wrist. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 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 3 Feb. 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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