noun
anklet
ANGK-luht
noun
1
A piece of jewelry worn around the ankle.
"She wore a delicate gold anklet on the beach."
2
A short sock that ends just above the ankle.
"He pulled on a pair of cotton anklets before his run."
How to Use Anklet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither ankle jewelry or a short, low-cut sock.
Word Forms
anklets plural
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Etymology
Formed from "ankle" plus the diminutive suffix "-et," on the model of "bracelet."