bangle

noun

ban·​gle ˈbaŋ-gəl 

1

: a stiff usually ornamental bracelet or anklet slipped or clasped on

2

: an ornamental disk that hangs loosely (as on a bracelet)

Synonyms

• charm
• lavaliere
• lavalliere
• pendant
• pendent

Examples of bangle in a Sentence

She wore plastic bangles on both wrists.

wore a bracelet with small silver bangles on it

Recent Examples on the Web

As for her accessories, the Duchess of Sussex wore her Cartier yellow gold Tank Française watch, which previously belonged to the late Princess Diana, as well as a yellow gold bangle. —Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025

The new stones provide consistent sizes and quality for designs that require matching stones, such as stud earrings, bangles and rivière necklaces. —Jill Newman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025

Pair them with casual boots and a slouchy tote on the weekends, then add heels and large bangles for an elegant wedding guest look. —Franziska Fuchs, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025

The look was topped off with some gold bangles and a simple black shoe for one of our favorite outfits of the night. —Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Hindi baṅglī

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bangle

• angle
• dangle
• jangle
• mangle
• strangle
• tangle
• wrangle
• disentangle
• entangle
• quadrangle
• triangle
• untangle

Kids Definition

bangle

noun

ban·​gle ˈbaŋ-gəl 

1

: a stiff bracelet or anklet

2

: a small ornament hanging from a bracelet or necklace