bangle

noun

ban·​gle ˈbaŋ-gəl How to pronounce bangle (audio)
1
: a stiff usually ornamental bracelet or anklet slipped or clasped on
2
: an ornamental disk that hangs loosely (as on a bracelet)

Examples of bangle in a Sentence

She wore plastic bangles on both wrists. wore a bracelet with small silver bangles on it
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At the Gucci, Chloé, and Dries van Noten shows, the flowy, colorful fabrics in the collection were juxtaposed with sculptural metallic bangle bracelets stacked on the models' wrists. Ana Colon, refinery29.com, 27 Jan. 2025 The model wore metallic silver bangle bracelets stacked on top of each other on both wrists. Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025 These bangles go with anything and are comfortable to wear. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025 This stackable bangle comes with an important reminder for your daughter: Stop and smell the roses. Blake Bakkila, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bangle 

Word History

Etymology

Hindi baṅglī

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bangle was in 1757

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“Bangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bangle. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

bangle

noun
ban·​gle ˈbaŋ-gəl How to pronounce bangle (audio)
1
: a stiff bracelet or anklet
2
: a small ornament hanging from a bracelet or necklace

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