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- [breys-lit]
- /ˈbreɪs lɪt/
- /ˈbreɪ.slət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [breys-lit]
- /ˈbreɪs lɪt/
Definitions of bracelet word
- countable noun bracelet A bracelet is a chain or band, usually made of metal, which you wear around your wrist as jewellery. 3
- noun bracelet an ornamental chain worn around the arm or wrist 3
- noun bracelet an expanding metal band for a wristwatch 3
- noun bracelet an ornamental band or chain worn around the wrist or arm 3
- noun bracelet a handcuff 3
- noun bracelet an ornamental band or circlet for the wrist or arm or, sometimes, for the ankle. 1
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Origin of bracelet
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French; Old French bracel (< Latin brāchiāle, noun use of neuter of brāchiālis brachial) + -et -et
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Parts of speech for Bracelet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bracelet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bracelet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bracelet
noun bracelet
- ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
- trinket — a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
- bangle — A bangle is a decorated metal or wooden ring that you can wear round your wrist or ankle.
- manacle — a shackle for the hand; handcuff.
- circlet — a small circle or ring, esp a circular ornament worn on the head
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