anklet

noun

Definition of ankletnext
as in bobby socks

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Recent Examples of anklet The Golden Carrot, a fine jewelry store also in Atherton Mill, offers permanent bracelets and anklets starting at $100. — Laura Barrero, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024 Bonded Charlotte inside Atherton Mill next to Not Just Coffee offers custom permanent anklets, bracelets and necklaces. — Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024 What to expect: Earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, pieces that can be engraved in-store, and permanent jewelry. — Alexis Clinton, Axios, 14 Sep. 2024 For those who aren’t ready for this type of aesthetic comeback, there are other jewelry trends gaining steam, including floral chokers (resembling 2024’s popular blossom bags) and anklets. — Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 10 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for anklet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anklet
  1. bootee
  2. hosiery
  3. sock
Noun
  • Maintaining a barrier against the cross-contamination of their feelings was as important as the masks and bootees.
    — Jay Kirk, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Defense attorney Dan Nardoni suggested that in Bruno’s case, the true killer fled and left her blood on a bootee that Gargiulo had accidentally dropped in the area.
    — Alene TchekmedyianStaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2019
Definition of bootee
Noun
  • This new business production will use the group’s know-how in sustainable hosiery to replace wear-and-tear nylon production with more durable and responsibly produced options in an effort to give brands a better alternative.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Trending details; face-framing hoods, lacy elaborate hosiery, extra sheer sunglasses.
    — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of hosiery
Noun
  • Two handwritten notes were concealed in socks delivered to Luigi Mangione, accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Here are the team’s picks for the best running shoes, massage guns, fitness trackers, workout socks and more.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of sock

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