hosiery

noun

ho·​siery ˈhōzh-rē 

ˈhōz-;

ˈhō-zhə-rē,

-zə-

1

: hose sense 1a

2

chiefly British : knitwear

Examples of hosiery in a Sentence

a shop that sells hosiery

Recent Examples on the Web

Avoid wearing tight clothing, control top hosiery, or body shape wear. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024

As this spring’s brightly coloured tights trend proves, hosiery is no longer just reserved for modesty and warmth. —Photo Courtesy Of Remain., refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2024

Swedish Stockings Premium hosiery brand Swedish Stockings has joined forces with furniture designer Gustaf Westman on a limited edition launch of one-of-a-kind tables. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019

The capsule consists of five tables manufactured by hand at the Swedish Stockings warehouse in Köping, Sweden, using ground hosiery and recycled fiberglass. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

hosiery

noun

ho·​siery ˈhōzh(-ə)-rē 

ˈhōz(-ə)-

: stockings or socks in general