anklet: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B2Neutral to formal; common in fashion, jewelry, and historical contexts.
Quick answer
What does “anklet” mean?
A piece of jewelry, often a chain or band, worn around the ankle.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A piece of jewelry, often a chain or band, worn around the ankle.
A type of bangle or bracelet worn around the ankle; historically, a shackle or fetter for the ankle.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. Both use the term identically.
Connotations
Neutral in both. May carry slight exotic or holiday fashion connotations when referring to jewelry.
Frequency
Equally common in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “anklet” in a Sentence
wear + [anklet][anklet] + be made of + [material][anklet] + jingle/jangledVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “anklet” in a Sentence
noun
British English
- She bought a lovely silver anklet on her holiday in Greece.
- The anklet jingled softly as she walked.
American English
- Her new anklet has a cute little seashell charm.
- In some cultures, an anklet can signify marital status.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Used in the jewelry retail sector.
Academic
Rare. Used in archaeology, anthropology, or fashion history.
Everyday
Common when discussing jewelry, fashion, or holidays.
Technical
Not applicable.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “anklet”
- Spelling: 'anklelet' (incorrect). Pronunciation: Stressing the second syllable /æŋˈklet/ (incorrect).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Primarily marketed to women in Western fashion, but historically and in other cultures, ankle jewelry has been worn by all genders.
An anklet is worn around the ankle, a bracelet is worn around the wrist.
Yes, but rarely in modern English. It can archaically refer to a fetter or shackle for the ankle.
There is no strict rule in modern Western fashion. Various folk traditions or personal styles may assign meaning to left or right.
A piece of jewelry, often a chain or band, worn around the ankle.
Anklet is usually neutral to formal; common in fashion, jewelry, and historical contexts. in register.
Anklet: in British English it is pronounced /ˈæŋ.klət/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈæŋ.klət/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None directly associated. 'A chain around the ankle' is a metaphorical phrase for restriction.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'ANKLE' + the diminutive '-let' (like 'bracelet') = a small item for the ankle.
Conceptual Metaphor
JEWELRY IS ADORNMENT; A SHACKLE IS A RESTRAINT.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary modern meaning of 'anklet'?