1
: something (such as an ornament) worn around the ankle
2
: a short sock reaching slightly above the ankle
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But fashion-forward celebrities are making a case for the statement anklet.
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Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
But fashion-forward celebrities are making a case for the statement anklet.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
The actress paired both with high-heel sandals, anklets and dangling earrings.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
Harvey added extra glamour to the footwear look with a dazzling anklet, an accessory she’s embraced before; Kim Kardashian is also a fan of a glittering anklet.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anklet
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“Anklet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anklet. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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anklet
noun
an·klet
ˈaŋ-klət 
1
: something (as an ornament) worn around the ankle
2
: a short sock reaching slightly above the ankle
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