Hosiery (Noun)
Meaning
Socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The store's hosiery section was filled with a wide variety of socks, stockings, and tights in different colors and patterns.
- She spent hours browsing through the hosiery department, trying to find the perfect pair of stockings to match her new dress.
- The company specialized in manufacturing high-quality hosiery for women, including knee-high socks and thigh-high stockings.
- The hosiery drawer in her dresser was overflowing with single socks, mismatched stockings, and a few lone tights.
- The fashion magazine featured a spread on the latest hosiery trends, showcasing bold and colorful tights and patterned stockings.