hosieries

plural of hosiery

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosieries
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
Noun
  • Skirts, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, hats, headbands, wristbands and socks must be completely white (allowing for one centimeter of trim).
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • He was last seen wearing a light green shirt, camouflage shorts and white socks.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The white stockings, who eventually became the Chicago Cubs, not the White Sox.
    Ryan Baker, CBS News, 22 June 2026
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“Hosieries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosieries. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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