1
: a stiff usually ornamental bracelet or anklet slipped or clasped on
2
: an ornamental disk that hangs loosely (as on a bracelet)
Examples of bangle in a Sentence
She wore plastic bangles on both wrists.
wore a bracelet with small silver bangles on it
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Ever since the brand has expanded the assortment with chunky cuffs, bangles, sculptural earcuffs, chokers and rings, as well as bags.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Her look also included black pumps, black and white bangles and a gorgeous red lip.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The pop star accessorized with a silver and black cross chain necklace, silver chrome clutch bag, and silver bangle.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Bangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bangle. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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bangle
noun
ban·gle
ˈbaŋ-gəl 
1
: a stiff bracelet or anklet
2
: a small ornament hanging from a bracelet or necklace
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