bling

noun

ˈbliŋ 

variants or bling-bling

ˈbliŋ-ˌbliŋ 

: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth or status

broadly : expensive and ostentatious possessions

Examples of bling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Top Gear's Jack Rix has actually had a gander at the Torcal, and described it as having a large grille with illuminating 3D diamonds for serious bling. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Accented with some major bling, the styling leaned fully into Old Hollywood glamour. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 July 2026

Of the bling on her hand, one is a Los Angeles Lakers championship ring. — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Zoë Kravitz supported jewelry designer Jessica McCormack at her summer party in London dressed in all white and in statement bling, including an arm cuff and her engagement ring from Harry Styles. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

imitative

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above