Bezel

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛzəl/

Definitions of bezel

noun the part of a watch or jewelry that surrounds and holds the face or stone in place

Example Sentences

A1 The watch had a silver bezel around the face.

A2 She admired the intricate design of the diamond bezel on the necklace.

B1 The smartphone features a slim bezel to maximize screen space.

B2 The bezel on the laptop is made of durable aluminum.

C1 The jeweler carefully crafted the bezel to hold the precious gemstone securely.

C2 The bezel on the luxury watch is encrusted with diamonds and sapphires.

Examples of bezel in a Sentence

formal The watch had a sleek stainless steel bezel around the face.

informal I love how the bezel on this phone makes the screen look bigger.

slang Check out the bling on that bezel, it's so shiny!

figurative The bezel of the painting really brings out the colors and adds depth to the piece.

Grammatical Forms of bezel

• plural: bezels
• comparative: more bezel
• superlative: most bezel
• present tense: bezels
• future tense: will bezel
• perfect tense: have bezel
• continuous tense: is bezeling
• singular: bezel
• positive degree: bezel
• infinitive: to bezel
• gerund: bezeling
• participle: bezeled

Origin and Evolution of bezel

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'bezel' originated from the Old French word 'besel' which meant a stone setting in jewelry.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bezel' expanded to refer to the sloping edge of a cutting tool or the rim of a watch or piece of jewelry where the stone is set.