Definition

1. Noun:
   • A rigid bracelet or anklet, often without a clasp: A bangle is a type of jewelry, typically a rigid, circular band, worn around the wrist or ankle for decoration.
   • Cheap, showy jewelry or ornament: In a broader or sometimes derogatory sense, a bangle can refer to any gaudy or inexpensive piece of jewelry or ornamentation on clothing.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She wore a stack of silver bangles on her wrist.
  • The dancer's gold bangles jingled with every movement.
  • The costume was decorated with colorful bangles and sequins.

Advanced Usage

• "To wear bangles": To have bangles on one's arms or legs.
  • It is traditional for brides in that culture to wear bangles.
• "A set/clatter of bangles": Referring to multiple bangles together.
  • A clatter of bangles announced her arrival.

Variants and Related Words

• Bracelet (n): A more general term for decorative bands worn around the wrist, which can be flexible or rigid.
• Anklet (n): A piece of jewelry worn around the ankle.
• Armlet (n): A band worn around the upper arm.

Synonyms

• Bracelet: An ornament for the wrist or arm.
• Circlet: A small circle, especially a circular ornament.
• Trinket: A small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value.

Related Phrases

(Note: "Bangle" is a specific noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms specifically featuring the word "bangle.")

Noun

1. cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
2. jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration