bracelet

noun

brace·​let ˈbrā-slət How to pronounce bracelet (audio)
Synonyms of braceletnext
1
: an ornamental band or chain worn around the wrist
2
: something (such as handcuffs) resembling a bracelet

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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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There are five different friendship bracelets with five different sayings, McDonald's Canada said on Instagram. —Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024 Auditors recommended using ankle bracelets to provide constant vital signs to monitor inmates and notify staff when changes occur as a way to enhance one-on-one observation practices. —Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024 Taylor Swift’s long-running Eras Tour may be coming to an end, but friendship bracelets aren’t going anywhere. —Kayla Kitts, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 For jewels, Lohan skipped the necklace, but interestingly chose to mix diamond tennis bracelets with gold bangles. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024 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

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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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