bracelet
/'breislit/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A piece of jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration: A bracelet is an ornamental band, chain, or series of links worn on the wrist.
- A band attached to a wristwatch: A bracelet can also refer to the flexible, often metal, band that attaches to a watch and fastens around the wrist.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She received a beautiful silver bracelet for her birthday.
- The watch has a leather bracelet that is very comfortable.
Advanced Usage
- "To be in bracelets" (slang): To be handcuffed.
- The suspect was quickly put in bracelets by the police.
Variants and Related Words
- Bangle (n): A rigid bracelet, often in the form of a hoop.
- She wore several gold bangles on her arm.
- Cuff (n): Can refer to a type of bracelet or, in slang, a handcuff.
- Wristlet (n): A small bracelet or a band worn on the wrist.
Synonyms
- Wristband: A band worn around the wrist.
- Armlet: A band or bracelet worn on the upper arm, though sometimes used poetically for a wrist bracelet.
Related Phrases
- Charm bracelet: A bracelet with small decorative pendants or charms attached.
- Her charm bracelet has souvenirs from every country she's visited.
- ID bracelet: A bracelet, typically metal, engraved with identification information.
- He wore an ID bracelet with his name and phone number.
Related Idioms
- To have someone on a short bracelet: To have someone under strict control or supervision (a less common, figurative extension).
- The new manager has the team on a short bracelet, monitoring all their tasks closely.
Noun
- jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
- a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist