bling

noun

variants or bling-bling
: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth or status
broadly : expensive and ostentatious possessions

Examples of bling in a Sentence

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The new Bugatti Tourbillon Baguette builds upon the original model that debuted in June 2024, but has been upgraded with an incredible amount of bling. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025 The Kansas City Chiefs tight end designed Swift's new bling with the help of jewelry designer Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Swift's rep confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that the bling is an Old Mine Brilliant Cut designed by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry. EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Swift, who announced her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on Tuesday, has not released any information about what will surely become an iconic piece of celebrity bling. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bling

Word History

Etymology

imitative

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bling was in 1999

Cite this Entry

“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bling. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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