bangle
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- noun
- /ˈbæŋɡəl/
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brazalete
- Marsha waved a hand on which ivory bangles rattled, and Jan heard the noise from a great distance.
- brass bangles
The women decked themselves in beads, hairpins, bangles, and rings.
- The women decked themselves in beads, hairpins, bangles, and rings.
Examples
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Her glass bangles make too much noise, and the baby almost wakes up.
Fiction book (1993) -
Would you feel better if I gave you my new silver bangles?
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I got this little bangle that looks like this.
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She left her bangle with me.
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Not loving the hair, and the bangles are just a little heavy for the look.
Blog text (10) -
Gold bangle for you.
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His upper body is encircled by golden straps and bangles.
Academic text (2008) -
The women decked themselves in beads, hairpins, bangles, and rings.
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100% gold-plated hypoallergenic bangle.
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The bride wore an exquisite gold bangle that sparkled in the sunlight.
Synonyms
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A band or chain people wear around the wrist as jewelry
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A small band you wear around the wrist to decorate or hold small things like keys
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Etymology
Bangle comes from a South Asian word, like Hindi bangri, which meant 'bracelet' or a round ring for the wrist. Think of it as a stiff, decorative bracelet you slide on or wear in a stack, and that is why the word now means a rigid, decorative bracelet.