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bangles

  • plural
    of bangle.
    bangle
    noun
    a rigid, ring-shaped bracelet usually made without a clasp so as to slip over the hand, but sometimes having a hinged opening and a clasp.

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Artist Elizabeth Joseph, known for making miniature furniture, was dressed head to toe in crochet and even had huge crochet bangles on her arm and a crocheted ring.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Silva wore a long sequined gold dress with a halter neckline paired with bangles and gold pumps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

The next day, as devotees cry in mourning for his death, the thread and their wrist bangles are cut.

From Barron's ● May 3, 2026

On Tuesday, people were shopped as usual at various markets, with women buying bangles, jewelry and clothes for themselves and their children.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2024

When we look for a shady spot outside to sit down, Soojin notices my bangles.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan