ankle bracelet

Thân thiện

A woman wears a delicate silver ankle bracelet on the beach.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An ornament worn around the ankle: An item of jewelry, often a chain or band, designed to be worn encircling the ankle.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She wore a delicate silver ankle bracelet with a small charm.
  • The anklet, or ankle bracelet, is a popular accessory in many cultures.

Advanced Usage

• As a fashion or cultural accessory: An ankle bracelet can be a simple fashion statement or carry cultural significance in certain traditions.
  • In some Indian traditions, an ankle bracelet with bells is part of classical dance attire.
• In legal or monitoring contexts: In modern usage, the term is sometimes informally used to refer to an electronic monitoring device worn on the ankle, though this is a metaphorical extension and not the primary definition of the ornament itself.
  • The judge ordered him to wear an ankle bracelet for house arrest. (Note: This usage refers to a monitoring device, not a piece of jewelry.)

Variants and Related Words

• Anklet (n): A synonym for an ankle bracelet; an ornament worn around the ankle.
  • She preferred the term 'anklet' for her gold ankle bracelet.

Synonyms

• Anklet: A band or chain worn as an ornament around the ankle.
• Ankle chain: A type of ankle bracelet made of linked metal segments.

Related Phrases

• To wear an ankle bracelet: The common phrase describing the action of having this ornament on.
  • It is common to wear an ankle bracelet on the beach.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an ornament worn around the ankle

Từ đồng nghĩa

• anklet