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Definition of bracelet
bracelet
/ˈbreɪ.slət/
brace · let
Plural:bracelets
bracelet Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
3
Tier
1
Usage
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• noun
1
An ornamental band, hoop, or chain worn around the wrist or arm as jewelry.
Example
"She wore a delicate silver bracelet that sparkled in the sunlight."
2
A pair of handcuffs (usually used in the plural).
Example
"The detective slapped the bracelets on the suspect and read him his rights."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old French 'bracelet', a diminutive of 'bracel' (armlet), ultimately from Latin 'bracchium' (arm).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bracelet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bracelet