hosieries

plural of hosiery

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosieries
Noun
  • The vacuum and its attachments — a brush nozzle and a narrow hose nozzle — come in a case compact enough to keep in the glove compartment.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 9 June 2026
  • Firefighters entered the home and used handheld hoses to diminish the flames.
    Kendrick Calfee June 9, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Upon entering a second-floor bedroom, police found Christine naked except for her socks, bleeding from fatal stab wounds to the neck.
    Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • Seersucker jackets, moccasins without socks, and dress shirts designed to expose just enough of the body to be sensual.
    Dave Schilling Contributing Follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Madonna, 67, went pantsless in underwear, fishnet stockings, and a two-tone corset.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 June 2026
  • The actress accented the dress with white gloves, white stockings and white ballet flats.
    Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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“Hosieries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosieries. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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