hose

noun \ ˈhōz \

|Updated on: 16 Jul 2018

Examples: hose in a Sentence

Definition of hose

plural hose or hoses

1 plural hose

a (1) : a cloth leg covering that sometimes covers the foot

(2) : stocking, sock

b (1) : a close-fitting garment covering the legs and waist that is usually attached to a doublet by points

(2) : short breeches reaching to the knee

2 : a flexible tube for conveying fluids (as from a faucet or hydrant)

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Examples of hose in a Sentence

There are several hoses stored in the shed.
We need another 50 feet of hose.

Recent Examples of hose from the Web

No one was home at the time, and firefighters were able to get it quickly under control using two hoses, the release said.

— staff report, Elgin Courier-News, "Fire damages home on Concord Drive in Elgin," 10 July 2018
Under the leadership of captains and officers at the training facility, campers learned about fire prevention, how to operate a fire hose, and even got to experience extinguishing pretend flames in a carnival-type game.

— staff report, Houston Chronicle, "Periwinkle Day Camp brings joy to campers battling cancer and life-threating illnesses," 3 July 2018
Inspect rubber exhaust hoses for burned or cracked sections.

— lauren castle, azcentral, "Carbon monoxide can be silent killer of boaters. Here's how to stay safe," 21 June 2018
Soaker hoses, drip irrigation and Xeriscaping help reduce water use.

— margaret lauterbach, idahostatesman, "With drought always a threat, we all need to learn our water lessons," 16 June 2018
On weekends, 300 to 400 people come to the facility, which includes water slides, hoses, sprinklers and play equipment.

— from staff reports, Cincinnati.com, "With hot weekend ahead, Latonia Water Park closed for emergency repairs," 15 June 2018
Confusion and frustration among Democrats here only seems to grow by the day, as the state and national party back different contenders and spending sprays forth like an out-of-control garden hose.

— jonathan martin, New York Times, "Democrats Go All-Out to Avoid Disaster in California House Races," 26 May 2018
Confusion and frustration among Democrats here only seems to grow by the day, as the state and national party back different contenders and spending sprays forth like an out-of-control garden hose.

— jonathan martin, BostonGlobe.com, "Democrats go all-out to avoid disaster in California House races," 26 May 2018
The video shows him pulling the tickets off a reel like a hose.

— david caraccio, sacbee, "Will he get lucky? Watch burglar steal reams of California Lottery tickets. | The Sacramento Bee," 22 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of hose

Middle English, from Old English hosa stocking, husk; akin to Old High German hosa leg covering

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First Known Use: before 12th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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hose Synonyms

Synonyms

sock, stocking;

Related Words

hosiery;

support hose;

anklet, bobby socks, bootee;

hose

verb

Definition of hose

hosed; hosing

transitive verb

1 a : to spray, water, or wash with a hose —often used with down

hose down a stable floor

b slang : to fire automatic weapons at —usually used with down

2 slang : to deprive of something due or expected : trick, cheat

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Examples of hose in a Sentence

when the guy failed to return with our money, we sooned realized that we had been hosed

Recent Examples of hose from the Web

Council member LaWana Mayfield this week reiterated her opposition to hosing the GOP, which is expected to nominate Donald Trump for a second term.

— steve harrison and jim morrill, charlotteobserver, "As more Democrats question RNC, chances rise for Charlotte City Council to reject event," 5 July 2018
Back then on Fulton, actual meatpackers, not the glossy magazine-friendly Publican Quality Meats butchers, hosed down the sidewalks in front of their abattoirs.

— michael nagrant, RedEye Chicago, "At BLVD, you'll find approachable fine dining in a glamorous setting," 6 Oct. 2017
Take the hassle out of it with an indoor/outdoor runner that can literally be hosed off (or put in the washer on cold).

— joanna linberg, Sunset, "10 Accessories That Will Transform Your Kitchen," 22 Jan. 2018
Now, no one’s washing their car, or hosing down sidewalks — and there are fewer leaky pipes.

— rachel becker, The Verge, "Today wasn’t Day Zero in Cape Town, but the water crisis isn’t over," 11 May 2018
Using sprinklers to water or hosing plants down should be avoided.

— contributing writer, NOLA.com, "HGTV star has advice for new homeowners: slow down," 7 May 2018
But more than 12 hours later, crews were still hosing down the highway with power washers in an effort to remove the sticky mess.

— joseph a. gambardello, Philly.com, "Honey truck crash creates sticky mess on PHL feeder road," 24 Jan. 2018
Every spring tanker trucks rolled down our street, hosing down yards, trees and sidewalks with DDT.

— charles c. mann, WSJ, "‘Silent Spring & Other Writings’ Review: The Right and Wrong of Rachel Carson," 26 Apr. 2018
Lathrop is exactly 3 minutes into the speech, so not yet to the 955 wins or 35 conference titles or four state championships or the official who hosed him in Springfield.

— sam mellinger, kansascity, "Bud Lathrop, a bronze bust, and one last best chance to say "I love you." | The Kansas City Star," 21 Apr. 2018

First Known Use of hose

1889

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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HOSE Defined for English Language Learners

hose

noun

Definition of hose for English Language Learners

: a long, usually rubber tube that liquids or gases can flow through
hose : clothes (such as stockings, socks, and pantyhose) that are worn on the legs and feet