stocking

noun

stock·​ing ˈstä-kiŋ 

1

a

: a usually knit close-fitting covering for the foot and leg

b

: sock

2

: something resembling a stocking

especially : a ring of distinctive color on the lower part of the leg of an animal

stockinged

ˈstä-kiŋd 

adjective

Phrases

in one's stocking feet

: with the feet in stockings but not shoes

Synonyms

• hose
• sock

Examples of stocking in a Sentence

a pair of wool stockings

thick wool stockings designed to be worn with hiking boots

Recent Examples on the Web

The rapper then matched her outfit to the mani-and-bow duo in a black and white minidress and thigh-high stockings and finished off her glam with her signature cat eye in warm bronzy tones. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Aug. 2024

Jennifer Walker said at new store students will help with baking and stocking and other tasks depending on their abilities. —Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2024

Sweeney accessorized the look with small hoop earrings, diamond rings, sheer Calzedonia stockings and ankle-strap pumps. —Julia Teti, WWD, 25 July 2024

Meanwhile, trends like silver metallics have come through in footwear, as have bright pops of colour by way of a clashing bag or sheer stockings. —Angela Law, refinery29.com, 17 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

obsolete stock to cover with a stocking

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing stocking

• body stocking
• Christmas stocking
• in one's stocking feet
• silk stocking
• stocking cap
• stocking filler
• stocking stuffer

Kids Definition

stocking

noun

stock·​ing ˈstäk-iŋ 

1

: a close-fitting usually knit covering for the foot and leg

2

: sock entry 1

Medical Definition

stocking

noun

stock·​ing ˈstäk-iŋ 

: a usually knit close-fitting covering for the foot and leg see elastic stocking