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

The star paired the Alta Moda Sardegna 2024 collection piece with matching gold bangle bracelets and a dramatic long black tulle veil, which was lavishly embroidered with gold thread. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 July 2026

The grand finale came with a custom Dolce & Gabbana black Chantilly lace bodysuit accessorized with a lace garter belt, gold‑tone harness and coordinating bangles from the Alta Moda Sardegna 2024 collection. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Among those accessories, Middleton sported the Gabrielle earrings from Sézane in a coffee shade, Halcyon Days aquamarine and gold bangle bracelet and a Sézane howlite cuff. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Just add a statement bangle, a straw bag, and an embellished sandal. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026

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