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hosiery

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Definition of hosiery

as in sock

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Recent Examples of hosiery The Duchess of Sussex wore the Wolford hosiery with a khaki A-line dress by Australian brand Friends with Frank and black Manolo Blahnik pumps. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for hosiery

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Compression socks apply steady, graduated pressure and are worn during travel or daily activity to ease swelling and heavy-feeling legs.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026
Gigi Hadid opened the runway as an orchestra — who were dressed within the Hilfiger universe in denim trousers, navy blazers and ties, with flashes of red socks — played live.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of sock

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In 1940 came the invention of nylon undergarments, which meant women of the midcentury could be more comfortable and less revealing in stockings that mimicked some skin tones.

— April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
Prepare Your Delicates Place delicate items like bras, stockings, and fine knitwear in zippered mesh bags.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of stocking

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