noun

anklet

ANGK-luht

Anklet (noun) means a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle. Example: “She wore a delicate gold anklet on the beach.”

noun

A piece of jewelry worn around the ankle.

"She wore a delicate gold anklet on the beach."

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 notes

In plain EnglishEither ankle jewelry or a short, low-cut sock.

anklets plural

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Formed from "ankle" plus the diminutive suffix "-et," on the model of "bracelet."

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What does “anklet” mean?

The word “anklet” means a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle. In plain terms, either ankle jewelry or a short, low-cut sock.

How do you pronounce “anklet”?

“Anklet” is pronounced ANGK-luht (/ˈæŋklət/ in IPA).

How do you use “anklet” in a sentence?

Here is “anklet” used in a sentence: “She wore a delicate gold anklet on the beach.”

What part of speech is “anklet”?

“Anklet” is a noun.

How many meanings does “anklet” have?

“Anklet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle.