hosiery

noun

ho·​siery ˈhōzh-rē How to pronounce hosiery (audio) ˈhōz-rē How to pronounce hosiery (audio) ˈhō-zhə-rē How to pronounce hosiery (audio) ˈhō-zə-rē How to pronounce hosiery (audio)
Synonyms of hosierynext
1
: hose sense 1a
2
chiefly British : knitwear

Examples of hosiery in a Sentence

a shop that sells hosiery
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Smith remembers eating Spam three times a day while his father worked odd jobs, including driving a taxi, before eventually scraping together enough money to launch a mail-order hosiery business. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 July 2026 In 1994, supermodel Christy Turlington styled hers with a crewneck sweater and black hosiery—a formula that still feels relevant today. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 May 2026 Williams wore semi-sheer white dress socks pulled high on the calf, letting the white hosiery sit between the black loafers and brief-length white shorts. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 5 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for hosiery

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hosiery was in 1739

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hosiery

noun
ho·​siery ˈhōzh(-ə)-rē How to pronounce hosiery (audio)
ˈhōz(-ə)-
: stockings or socks in general

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