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hosiery

noun

Definition of hosiery

as in sock

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Recent Examples of hosiery In 1994, supermodel Christy Turlington styled hers with a crewneck sweater and black hosiery—a formula that still feels relevant today. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 May 2026 The Duchess of Sussex wore the Wolford hosiery with a khaki A-line dress by Australian brand Friends with Frank and black Manolo Blahnik pumps. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Its houses were built to support the population of workers employed by The Mecklenburg Mill, Highland Park #3 factories, and others, manufacturing everything from gingham to women’s hosiery. — Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026 Some people got it—Censori says Saint Laurent’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello came up to her at Chateau Marmont and said Censori’s hosiery had influenced a YSL show. — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hosiery

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Noun

The puncture left a hole in his sock between his big and middle toes, where a red stain formed.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Add an oversized shirt and socks for a comfortable-cool outfit.

— René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026

Definition of sock

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La Perla and Falke fishnet stockings became a go-to styling trick that often raised a stranger’s eyebrow or garnered a whistle from dinner dates.

— Nicky Josephine, Vogue, 29 June 2026
And though some may call it overly sweet, Christopher’s Big Cherry does fit perfectly in a Christmas stocking, and that’s a big win.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Definition of stocking

Noun

Ceiling hooks for fishing rods, cargo door for two bikes, spray hose for cleaning gear and heated locker for drying it.

— Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Fire crews were ordered to roll up their hoses, despite complaints that a more thorough mop-up was needed.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

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