Pronunciation: /ˈspæŋɡəl/

Definitions of spangle

noun a small, thin, often circular piece of glittering metal or other material, used especially for decorating garments

Example Sentences

A1 The Christmas tree was decorated with shiny spangles.

A2 She sewed spangles onto her costume for the dance recital.

B1 The spangles on her dress caught the light and sparkled beautifully.

B2 The spangles on the circus performer's costume added an extra element of glamour.

C1 The designer used intricate spangles to embellish the evening gown.

C2 The spangles on the ballroom dancer's outfit shimmered as she twirled across the floor.

verb to decorate with spangles

Example Sentences

A1 The little girl spangled her hair with glitter for the school play.

A2 She spangled the room with fairy lights to create a cozy atmosphere.

B1 The artist spangled the canvas with bright colors to make it more vibrant.

B2 The stage was spangled with sequins and glitter for the grand performance.

C1 The designer spangled the dress with intricate beadwork for the fashion show.

C2 The fireworks display spangled the night sky with brilliant bursts of light.

Examples of spangle in a Sentence

formal The actress wore a dress adorned with sparkling spangles for the red carpet event.

informal I love how the spangles on that dress catch the light and shimmer.

slang Check out the spangles on her outfit, they're so bling!

figurative The city skyline at night looked like a spangle of lights in the distance.

Grammatical Forms of spangle

past tense

spangled

plural

spangles

comparative

more spangly

superlative

most spangly

present tense

spangles

future tense

will spangle

perfect tense

have spangled

continuous tense

is spangling

singular

spangle

positive degree

spangle

infinitive

to spangle

gerund

spangling

participle

spangled

Origin and Evolution of spangle

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'spangle' originated from the Old French word 'espingole' which meant a small shining object.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spangle' evolved to refer to a small, thin piece of glittering material used for decoration, such as sequins or glitter.