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
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 princess' grandmother, Queen Mary, gifted her with even more jewels, including an antique diamond stomacher, diamond Indian bangle brooches and a pair of ruby earrings Mary had received from Elizabeth's father for her 59th birthday.
—
Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Ever since, stylists, influencers and A-listers alike have been charmed by its simple silhouette and bangle-style take on timekeeping.
—Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
These billowy, cloud-like separates take on a boho-glam spin with gold bangles, chunky hoops, and a calf-hair bag.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Marble bathroom sinks are based on the balconies of a nearby art deco building, while even the distinctive bedposts are modelled on the chunky bangles worn by local writer and activist Nancy Cunard, heiress to the shipping empire.
—Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bangle
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Ever since, stylists, influencers and A-listers alike have been charmed by its simple silhouette and bangle-style take on timekeeping.
—Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
These billowy, cloud-like separates take on a boho-glam spin with gold bangles, chunky hoops, and a calf-hair bag.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Marble bathroom sinks are based on the balconies of a nearby art deco building, while even the distinctive bedposts are modelled on the chunky bangles worn by local writer and activist Nancy Cunard, heiress to the shipping empire.
—Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bangle
Cite this Entry
“Bangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bangle. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
bangle
noun
ban·gle
ˈbaŋ-gəl 
1
: a stiff bracelet or anklet
2
: a small ornament hanging from a bracelet or necklace
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
