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

Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard. — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

The outfit includes an alternate style with his helmet, as well as Odysseus’ bow back bling and Odysseus’ sword pickaxe. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 July 2026

From Kylie Jenner and Gigi Hadid to even Blackpink's Jennie, celebs the world over can't seem to get enough of belly bling. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 13 July 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

imitative

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above