hosieries

noun

plural of hosiery
as in hose

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  1. hose
  2. socks
  3. stockings
Noun
  • The fryer hot holding has grease buildup on the hoses and hot holding area.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Fire crews quickly deployed hoses and made a preliminary search to confirm no one was inside.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of hose
Noun
  • While the players pull up socks, lace their boots and catch up with each other, head coach Ryan Pore enters, greeting each of them — one after another — with a handshake.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Roan’s socks were in the same shade of burgundy and paired well with her similarly shiny black pumps with a spiked heel.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of socks
Noun
  • Look for graduated compression socks or stockings that cover the feet, which have a pressure gradient — highest at the bottom and lowest at the top, Stoughton said.
    — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Prices for the stockings start at $165, the set of four napkins is priced at $115 and the tablecloth at $215.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of stockings
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