Synonyms of hosierynext
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chiefly British : knitwear

Examples of hosiery in a Sentence

a shop that sells hosiery
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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 Socks, tights, and playful hosiery are this season's street-style secret weapon. Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026 Only a sliver of hosiery visible between mid-calf and ankle. Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hosiery

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hosiery was in 1739

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“Hosiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hosiery. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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hosiery

noun
ho·​siery ˈhōzh(-ə)-rē How to pronounce hosiery (audio)
ˈhōz(-ə)-
: stockings or socks in general

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