bangle

noun

ˈbaŋ-gəl How to pronounce bangle (audio)
Definition of banglenext
as in pendant
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist wore a bracelet with small silver bangles on it

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Recent Examples of bangle Just add a statement bangle, a straw bag, and an embellished sandal. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026 These include an elite Viking Age burial site unearthed near Lisbjerg and engraved 9th century silver bangles, found in Elsted, that functioned as currency whose value was determined by the jewelry’s weight. — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 This Madewell bangle bracelet set reminds me of a summer sunset. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 The Lotus bangles exemplify that thinking—open, architectural lines invite light to pass through the forms, casting reflections and subtle tonal variations as the wrist moves—objects made to engage naturally with the body. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bangle
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pendant
Noun
  • Source vintage lamps and pendants to banish builder-grade light fixtures and furnish your home with character-rich desks and tables.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 July 2026
  • Pros & Cons Aptly named, the LogicMark Freedom Alert Mini is a small wearable medical alert pendant that uses cellular technology to connect you to an emergency response agent with the press of a button.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of pendant

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