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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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For example, picking up a sock can involve navigation to locate it, physical AI to grasp it, and navigation again to carry it to a laundry basket.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
The line also includes accessories such as caps, beanies, belts, bags, socks and footwear along with workwear staples such as a belt with pockets, an apron and a belt-pocket piece.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of sock

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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
Their black feet give them the appearance of wearing stockings, and their domino-mask facial markings do nothing to harden their looks.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of stocking

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Engel recommends using a soaker hose for even watering or, for trees, water bags as great ways to make sure the root ball area stays consistently moist.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026
First, avoid watering your garden with a sprinkler and instead use a hose or a watering can near the mulch to prevent it from getting wet often, says Klimorowski.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

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