braces
n. countablen. a rigid frame used to straighten teeth or support a broken bone. You wear braces on your body to help it heal or align correctly.
n. rigid supports used to align teeth or stabilize injured bones. Plural only; the singular 'brace' refers to a single mechanical support or a fastening device.
She wears metal braces to straighten her teeth.
The doctor put him in leg braces to help him walk after the surgery.
The orthodontist adjusted the wires on his braces, noting that the final alignment would take several more months of careful monitoring.
Last updated May 4, 2026