bling

noun

variants or bling-bling
: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth or status
broadly : expensive and ostentatious possessions

Examples of bling in a Sentence

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Olympics Legend: Simone Biles Simone Biles performs in uniforms glittering with body bling. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 For a tiny bit of bling, finish with an itty-bitty rhinestone right in the center of the half-moon of each nail. Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Apr. 2025 And lastly, the final adornments: odds and ends to add bling to your clothing. Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025 For the occasion, the Commence founder wore a look that of course boasted lots of bling — including a magenta choker with a gemstone — and a cutout sleeveless hot pink midi dress that she's actually worn before. Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025 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

Cite this Entry

“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bling. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

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