noun
bracelet
BRAYS-luht/ˈbreɪslət/
An ornamental band or chain worn around the wrist.
A polished silver bracelet encircles the man's relaxed wrist.
Etymology
An armlet base with a diminutive ending gives the image of a little ornament worn around the arm. The English word applies specifically to the ornamental ring or chain around the wrist.
In context
he took off her collar and he put it on his wrist as a bracelet.
More examples
- The bracelet has a small heart-shaped charm.
- He repaired the broken clasp on her bracelet.
- Several colorful bracelets jingled on her wrist.
Forms
bracelet · bracelets
Similar words
- bangle
- A bangle is a rigid ring worn at the wrist; bracelet also includes flexible bands and chains.