Bracelet

/ˈbreɪs.lɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A piece of jewelry worn around the wrist.

She wore a beautiful gold bracelet that matched her earrings.

A device, often made of metal or plastic, used to hold something to the wrist, such as a watch or identification tag.

The athlete wore a waterproof bracelet to track his heart rate.

A decorative band or chain that encircles the wrist.

He gifted her a bracelet made of colorful beads for her birthday.

From Middle English 'braclet', from Old French 'bracelet', diminutive of 'brach' meaning arm.

friendship bracelet

A bracelet given to symbolize friendship.

charm bracelet

A bracelet decorated with small charms.

matching bracelets

Bracelets that complement each other, often worn by couples.

bangle

A rigid bracelet or anklet.

cuff

A form of bracelet that is wide and flat.

Wrist candy

That new bracelet is some serious wrist candy!

Wrist bling

She's got some major wrist bling going on with those bracelets.