bezel

noun

be·​zel ˈbē-zəl  ˈbe- 

1

: a rim that holds a transparent covering (as on a watch, clock, or headlight) or that is rotatable and has special markings (as on a watch)

2

gems : the oblique (see oblique entry 1 sense 1a) side or face of a cut gem

specifically : the upper faceted portion of a brilliant projecting from the setting see brilliant illustration

3

jewelry : a usually metal rim of a piece of jewelry in which an ornament (such as a gem) is set

Examples of bezel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To top it off, the bezel is set with a rainbow spectrum of baguette-cut rubies and sapphires that mirror the retro palette. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026

Apple may be considering a radical redesign of its displays for the upcoming 20th-anniversary iPhone, if new leaks are correct, giving Apple consumers the type of bezel-less screen that has previously been featured on high-end devices from Samsung, Huawei, or Honor. —Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026

The lesson learned was simply the need to refine the coating on the metal bezel. —David Szondy april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026

Meticulously carving mother-of-pearl on five different axis, each dial is a series of iridescent, perfectly polished pyramids, amplifying the shine of each 18-karat rose-gold or titanium case, available with or without diamonds upon the bezel. —Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably from dialect form of French biseau bezel, from Middle French

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bezel

• resol
• embezzle