spangle meaning

UK US /ˈspæŋɡəl/ 2 syllables

spangle (verb): glitter as if covered with spangles.

spangle has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as verb and noun.

spangle as a verb

  1. glitter as if covered with spangles

    Type of: glitter

  2. decorate with spangles
    • the star-spangled banner

    Synonyms: bespangle

    Type of: decorate

spangle as a noun

  1. adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing

    Synonyms: sequin, diamante

    Type of: adornment

    Related forms: spangly

How to pronounce spangle

spangle is pronounced /ˈspæŋɡəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with spangle

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in LE · 7-letter words

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