ankle bracelet
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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an ornament worn around the ankle
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