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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While most Eagles players were snapped flashing the gaudy bling, Hurts simply held the box in his photos. Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025 There are two sections for glasses and sunglasses, plus three compartments for bling — one with holes to secure earrings, another with snap-closures to fasten chains, and a final pocket that’s outfitted with ring cushions. People Deals Team, People.com, 10 July 2025 Another video on TikTok showed the couple showing off their new bling after the ceremony. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 July 2025 Tom Brady brought the bling to Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Fest on Friday. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 25 June 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

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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bling. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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