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hosiery

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Definition of hosiery

as in sock

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Recent Examples of hosiery Its houses were built to support the population of workers employed by The Mecklenburg Mill, Highland Park #3 factories, and others, manufacturing everything from gingham to women’s hosiery. — Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026 Luckily, the roomy, rounded-toe has enough space to comfortably accommodate any hosiery without squishing my toes. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026 Only a sliver of hosiery visible between mid-calf and ankle. — Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 28 Feb. 2026 Some people got it—Censori says Saint Laurent’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello came up to her at Chateau Marmont and said Censori’s hosiery had influenced a YSL show. — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hosiery

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Layer contrasting tanks, add playful socks to your favorite sneakers, or reach for bold statement earrings.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Bieber reached for loafers and socks for a preppy spin, grounded by an oversized leather bomber—an easy outfit formula for daily rotation.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 30 July 2026

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Her thin Indian skirt caught fire searing her panty hose into her flesh, leaving her with third-degree burns over more than half her body.

— Steve Wasserman, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Another affordable alternative is to attach a sprinkler to your hose and turn it on each morning to get the job done.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026

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