plural noun
Spiritual beings in many religions, often shown with wings and believed to carry messages or help people.
The painting shows angels with white wings.
Many people pray to angels for protection.
American English
How to pronounce angels
nounA2Common word
AYNjlz
/ˈeɪn.ʤl̩z/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of angel
Spiritual beings in many religions, often shown with wings and believed to carry messages or help people.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Very kind people who help you, especially when you need it.
Those nurses are angels when patients need help.
Our neighbors were angels during the storm.
Useful expressions
an angel believed to protect a person
She believes her guardian angel protects her.
an angel who has been sent away from heaven
The story is about a fallen angel.
a person who invests personal money in a new business
An angel investor helped fund the company.