noun
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an ornamental chain worn around the ankle
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the US word for ankle sock
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Etymology
Origin of anklet
Explanation
An anklet is a piece of jewelry that you wear around your ankle. In India, it's common to wear silver or gold anklets, often on both ankles. You can also call an anklet an "ankle bracelet." Anklets are sometimes made of precious metal like sterling silver, and sometimes of leather, beads, or woven embroidery floss. In India, anklets are called payal, and they are traditionally worn by brides. The word anklet is formed after the style of bracelet, from ankle, which comes from a root word meaning "to bend."
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Mara Scalise’s sparkling chain anklet is ideal for the person on your list who likes to go barefoot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
The judge ruled that he must wear an electronic anklet, canceled his passports and suspended his right to carry a gun.
From Reuters ● May 11, 2023
There are also three standout lead dancers in bright red pointe shoes and anklet socks: Jeanette Delgado, German, and current ABT principal Cassandra Trenary.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2022
One smart decision begets others, the ad suggests, and it follows Lohan through a daily routine that sees her defeating Dennis Rodman on a very strange episode of Jeopardy! and bedazzling Danny Trejo’s anklet.
From Slate ● Feb. 14, 2022
When I regained my balance, I bounded down the tiered steps, pausing briefly to drop my anklet into a trash receptacle.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
Jingling anklets were used to alert parents to their children's movements, but in this unforgiving, water-surrounded landscape, nothing feels truly safe.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2025
Each piece of jewelry, including rings, necklaces, anklets and bracelets, are welded seamlessly onto your body, creating a special bond that will last forever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
A Maasai from the nearby village of Endulen helps dress brides in traditional garb, including a silver beaded shuka, a beaded hat, bracelets, anklets and necklaces.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2019
Glittery party dresses were paired with the aforementioned anklets and sneakers.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 11, 2018
A woman in tribal garb and multiple anklets had placed a drum underneath the gushing tap, so I waited.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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