bangle

/'bæɳgl/
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bangle

A woman wears a silver bangle on her wrist.

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.")

bangle

A woman wears a silver bangle on her wrist.

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

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