bracelet — a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbreɪslət/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's antique bracelet is worth more than my car!
- She collected charm bracelets from every country she visited.
- His fitness bracelet reminded him to walk 10,000 steps, but it couldn't remind him where he put his keys.
bracelet
NOUN[/ˈbreɪslət/]
a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist
She fastened the silver bracelet around her wrist before the dinner party.
Each tiny facelet adorns the baselet to complete this bracelet!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'bracel', which came from Latin 'bracchium' meaning 'arm'. The diminutive suffix '-et' was added to mean 'little arm ornament'.
Breakdown
bracel (arm, from Latin bracchium) + -et (diminutive suffix meaning 'small' or 'little')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's antique bracelet is worth more than my car!”
“She collected charm bracelets from every country she visited.”
“His fitness bracelet reminded him to walk 10,000 steps, but it couldn't remind him where he put his keys.”
“The diamond bracelet sparkled under the chandelier.”
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