bracelet
Americannoun
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an ornamental band or circlet for the wrist or arm or, sometimes, for the ankle.
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Slang. bracelets, a pair of handcuffs.
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Furniture. collar.
noun
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an ornamental chain worn around the arm or wrist
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an expanding metal band for a wristwatch
Other Word Forms
- braceleted adjective
- unbraceleted adjective
Etymology
Origin of bracelet
1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French; Old French bracel (< Latin brāchiāle, noun use of neuter of brāchiālis brachial ) + -et -et
Example Sentences
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I slipped a bracelet off my wrist that we used to trade back and forth and placed it on hers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Believers will often take precautions, including wearing a red-string bracelet or red underwear throughout the year for protection.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
She also wore a replica of Charlotte Brontë's bracelet.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
Earlier, he had been under preventive house arrest between August and November, but was sent to prison a few days ahead of schedule because he tried to damage his electronic ankle bracelet.
From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025
On the third pedestal is a glittering diamond bracelet.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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