Meaning & use
anklet
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Meanings
nouncountable
A piece of jewelry worn around the ankle.
Grammar: Countable noun: you can say 'an anklet', 'two anklets', etc.
Patterns
- wear an anklet
- a gold/silver anklet
She wore a delicate silver anklet on her right ankle.
He bought her a gold anklet for her birthday.
Anklets are popular in summer when people wear sandals.
nouncountable
A short sock that covers only the ankle and lower leg, often worn in sports.
Grammar: Often used in the plural 'anklets' for a pair.
Patterns
- anklet socks
- wear anklets
These anklet socks are perfect for the gym.
He pulled up his anklets before putting on his running shoes.
Word forms
| plural | anklets |
|---|
Common combinations
- wear an anklet
- She likes to wear an anklet with her summer dresses.
- a gold anklet
- He gave her a gold anklet as a souvenir.
- anklet socks
- I need to buy new anklet socks for tennis.
- a beaded anklet
- The market sold colorful beaded anklets.
Synonyms and how they differ
- ankle chain
- A more specific term for a chain-style anklet; 'anklet' is the general word for any ankle jewelry.
Word family
- ankle noun
- The joint connecting the foot and leg.
Commonly confused: anklet or bracelet? anklet or ankle?
anklet vs bracelet
A bracelet is worn on the wrist, while an anklet is worn on the ankle.
anklet vs ankle
Ankle is the body part; anklet is the jewelry or sock that goes around it.
Practice
Choose the correct word: She wore a beautiful silver ______ around her ankle.
Choose one answer.
Anklet is the only option that refers to jewelry worn on the ankle. Bracelet is for the wrist, necklace for the neck, and earring for the ear.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “anklet”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.