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

• pendant

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

Lipa accessorized with more gold jewelry, including an oversized bangle. —Kayla Grant, People.com, 12 June 2025

Should the outfit need a little something extra, throw on cool sunglasses and a chunky bangle. —Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 June 2025

Nine West Tri-Tone and Crystal Set of 2 Bangle Bracelets $20 at Amazon Add a bit of sparkle to the graduation celebration with these two bangle bracelets. —Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 16 May 2025

The actress accessorized with oversize black aviator sunglasses, multiple gold chains around her neck and an array of gold bangles and bracelets on her wrist. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 13 June 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