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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This is significant because the bracelet becomes a minor plot point throughout the episode. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025 During her first visit with Daniel’s parents, Cherry takes a bracelet from Laura’s room and throws Laura’s cat Moses out the bathroom window. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025 Conditions of Amandria Brunner’s pre-trial release Roth ordered Brunner to maintain absolute sobriety, submit to breathalyzer testing and to wear a SCRAM bracelet, which tests a person's sweat to monitor whether a person has consumed alcohol, if she is released. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025 One special token that LeCroy is saving for Teddi is a signature Love bracelet by Cartier. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 10 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 14 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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