awareness bracelet

American  

[uh-wair-nis breys-lit] / əˈwɛər nɪs ˌbreɪs lɪt /

noun

1. a bracelet, often made of silicone, inscribed with words or symbols that express support for or promote recognition of a belief, movement, health condition, etc..

   Every cause likes to assign a certain color or pattern of colors to its awareness bracelet, but no color-coding is more familiar than the pink associated with breast cancer.

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Etymology

Origin of awareness bracelet

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

KFF said multiple policy actions have contributed to the decline, including efforts to expand access to treatment as well as overdose-reversal drugs and public awareness campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

The charity also wants public awareness campaigns and guidance aimed at parents and guardians, to help protect young people and first-time patients influenced by social media trends.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

The hosts debate the efficacy of viral awareness campaigns.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2025

The proposed transportation cuts would affect the department’s ability to carry out its recommendations, Rubio-Cornejo wrote, which includes reevaluating data collection and developing public awareness campaigns around traffic safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

NHS England said a combination of public awareness campaigns and new screening approaches has made a big difference.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2025