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

Her pose, casual yet taut, exudes a sense of urgency and purpose, with one hand in a pocket and the other adorned with a stupendous diamond ring and an elegant gold bangle. —Natasha Gural, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

Here, nuts and bolts become rings, buzzsaws become bangles, and screws become pendant charms. —Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025

The star accessorized with a matching pink shawl draped around her elbows, layered necklaces and chunky bangle bracelets. —Hedy Phillips, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025

Eliana bangle set: $32 An Eliana bangle set includes 12 beautiful gold bracelets in different textures and styles. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 20 Jan. 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