bling

noun

ˈbliŋ How to pronounce bling (audio)
variants or bling-bling
ˈbliŋ-ˌbliŋ How to pronounce bling (audio)
Synonyms of bling
: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth or status
broadly : expensive and ostentatious possessions

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One day after Zendaya arrived at the Golden Globes with her new bling, a family source told People that the couple was indeed engaged. — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 31 July 2026 Chrome was trendy during the Art Deco era, shiny gold fixtures embodied the bling of the ‘80s, and black metal hardware became the go-to during the peak modern farmhouse style craze of the 2020s. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 July 2026 Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard. — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 The outfit includes an alternate style with his helmet, as well as Odysseus’ bow back bling and Odysseus’ sword pickaxe. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 July 2026 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

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blind-your-eyes
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bling. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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