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

• 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

Her look also included black pumps, black and white bangles and a gorgeous red lip. —Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025

With handbags seamlessly protruding from skirts, pantyhose covering stacks of massive bangles, doses of hot pink and big fur, the collection was made for social media consumption. —Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025

Another one of our favorite gift ideas on Amazon is this set of Bala bangles. —Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 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

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