anklet
noun
an·klet
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Definition of anklet
1
: something (such as an ornament) worn around the ankle
2
: a short sock reaching slightly above the ankle
Examples of anklet in a Sentence
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The new collection also extends to tennis necklaces, rings, earrings and anklets. — Kavita Daswani, latimes.com, "Sun Becomes Her label offers new women’s styles fit for summer," 5 June 2019 Her earlier collections featured anklets and dangling cherries, chili peppers, and shell necklaces, as well as pearls, hearts, angles, and evil eyes. — Sara Radin, Teen Vogue, "Alterita Makes Jewelry That Lets You Celebrate Your Inner Child," 2 July 2019 Around her ankle, though, was one of the most remarkable pieces of all: a $27 gold anklet. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin Wore 8 Other Reasons Gold Chains," 11 Oct. 2018 This furry shoe would pair beautifully with a frilly anklet or delicate sparkly Darner sock. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, "A Search for the Perfect Fall Clog, the Bookworm’s Fashion Shoe," 17 Oct. 2018 While the couture collection took reference from the flash of an iPhone camera and included VR headsets and a screen built into one of the garments, this latest ready-to-wear collection was much less tech focused, save for the iPhone anklet. — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, "Apple Released the XS, Instagram Had a Shakeup, and John Galliano Gave Us Margiela iPhone Ankle Holsters Again," 26 Sep. 2018 Month after month, my grandmother sent tiny ziplock bags packed with blue enamel Dior earrings and tinny silver J’adore anklets. — Monica Kim, Vogue, "Is It Real—And Does It Matter? How Korea’s Counterfeit Culture Shaped My Style," 27 Aug. 2018 XIV Karats made custom anklets out of diamonds, pearls, and rosaries, which were layered together. — Chioma Nnadi, Vogue, "The Making of a Met Gala Icon: Stylist Mel Ottenberg Breaks Down Rihanna’s Best Looks," 9 May 2018 If the wandering person happens to be wearing a wristband or anklet from Project Lifesaver, the likelihood of them being found quickly increases substantially. — Damar Services, Indianapolis Star, "Meet the wristband that helps first responders find missing people faster," 1 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'anklet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for anklet
anklet
noun
English Language Learners Definition of anklet
: a band, ring, or chain that is worn around the ankle
See the full definition for anklet in the English Language Learners Dictionary
anklet
noun
an·klet
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Kids Definition of anklet
1
: something (as an ornament) worn around the ankle
2
: a short sock reaching just above the ankle