Meaning & use
bracelets
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“bracelets” is a form of “bracelet”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounplural
Plural of bracelet: bands or chains worn around the wrist as jewelry or decoration.
Grammar: Use with plural verbs and pronouns: 'The bracelets are beautiful.' For one item, use 'bracelet'.
Patterns
- wear bracelets
- a pair of bracelets
- bracelets on someone's wrist
She wore silver bracelets on both wrists.
The market sells handmade bracelets and necklaces.
He bought matching bracelets for himself and his girlfriend.
Word forms
| singular | bracelet |
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Common combinations
- gold bracelets
- She inherited a set of gold bracelets from her grandmother.
- charm bracelets
- Charm bracelets were very popular in the 1990s.
- wear bracelets
- He likes to wear bracelets made of leather.
- a pair of bracelets
- The box contained a pair of matching bracelets.
Synonyms and how they differ
- bangles
- Usually rigid rings, often of metal or glass, while bracelets can be flexible or made of many materials.
- wristbands
- Often simple bands, sometimes for identification or sports, not necessarily jewelry.
Word family
- bracelet noun
- A single band or chain worn on the wrist.
Commonly confused: bracelets or brackets?
bracelets vs brackets
Similar spelling but 'brackets' are punctuation marks or supports, not jewelry.
Practice
She bought two ______ as gifts for her sisters.
Choose one answer.
After the number 'two', the plural 'bracelets' is needed. 'Bracelet' is singular, 'bracelet's' is possessive, and 'bracelets'' is a possessive plural that does not fit here.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “bracelets”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.