Meaning of the word spangle in English

What does spangle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spangle

US /ˈspæŋ.ɡəl/
UK /ˈspæŋ.ɡəl/

Noun

a small, thin, often circular piece of glittering material, typically sewn onto clothing for decoration

Example:
Her dress was covered in shimmering spangles.
The costume was adorned with hundreds of tiny silver spangles.

Verb

to decorate with or as if with spangles; to cause to glitter or sparkle

Example:
The night sky was spangled with a million stars.
She decided to spangle her old jacket with some colorful beads.