stocking

[ˈstɑkɪŋ]

stocking Definition

  • 1a close-fitting, elastic garment covering the foot and lower part of the leg, often made of nylon or silk
  • 2a long sock worn by women, typically made of nylon or other thin material and designed to be worn with a short skirt

Using stocking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stocking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore black stockings with her dress.

  • Example

    I need to buy a new pair of stockings for the wedding.

  • Example

    The store sells a variety of stockings in different colors and sizes.

stocking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stocking

Phrases with stocking

  • a large sock or sock-shaped bag that is hung on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill with small presents and candy

    Example

    The children were excited to wake up on Christmas morning and find their stockings filled with treats.

  • a small gift that is typically placed in a Christmas stocking

    Example

    I bought some chocolates and small toys to use as stocking stuffers for my kids.

  • fishnet stockings

    a type of stocking made of an open, diamond-shaped mesh pattern

    Example

    She wore fishnet stockings with her costume for the Halloween party.

Origins of stocking

from Old English 'stocu', meaning 'sleeve'

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Summary: stocking in Brief

A 'stocking' [ˈstɑkɪŋ] is a close-fitting, elastic garment that covers the foot and lower part of the leg. It is typically made of nylon or silk and worn by women, often with a short skirt. The term extends into phrases like 'Christmas stocking,' a large sock used to hold small gifts, and 'stocking stuffer,' a small gift placed inside a Christmas stocking.

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