Bangles: meaning, definitions and examples

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bangles

[ ˈbæŋɡəlz ]

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jewelry

Bracelets, usually made of metal, wood, or plastic, worn around the wrist.

Synonyms

armlets, bracelets, wristlets

Examples of usage

She wore a stack of colorful bangles on her wrist.
The sound of the bangles jingling together was soothing.

Translations

Translations of the word "bangles" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pulseiras

🇮🇳 कंगन

🇩🇪 Armbänder

🇮🇩 gelang

🇺🇦 браслети

🇵🇱 bransoletki

🇯🇵 バングル

🇫🇷 bracelets

🇪🇸 pulseras

🇹🇷 bilezikler

🇰🇷 팔찌

🇸🇦 أساور

🇨🇿 náramky

🇸🇰 náramky

🇨🇳 手镯

🇸🇮 zapestnice

🇮🇸 armbönd

🇰🇿 білезік

🇬🇪 სამაჯურები

🇦🇿 biləziklər

🇲🇽 pulseras

Word origin

The word 'bangles' originated from the Hindi word 'bangri' which means glass. Bangles have been worn for centuries, with evidence of their use dating back to ancient civilizations. They are a popular form of jewelry in many cultures around the world, often symbolizing traditions, status, or simply as a fashion accessory.