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 of bangle

• 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

That first took shape with Pen Mané’s fine jewelry offering launched in March, born from Guy-Raffin’s desire to make a solid gold bangle for himself. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025

Inspired by the sculptural jewelry of Simone Brewster, her strata plant vessel looks like a Brutalist bangle. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025

Hollywood lore, after all, was built on shimmer: Elizabeth Taylor’s Bulgari bangles clinked with power; Marilyn’s pink-satin gloves cupped diamonds like candy; a Cartier masterpiece can carry a Met Gala heist. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025

Her look also included black pumps, black and white bangles and a gorgeous red lip. —Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 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