hose

[hoʊz]

hose Definition

  • 1a flexible tube conveying water, used chiefly for watering plants and in firefighting
  • 2stockings, socks, and tights (especially in commercial use)

Using hose: Examples

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

  • Example

    I need to buy a new hose for the garden.

  • Example

    The firefighters connected the hose to the hydrant.

  • Example

    She wore black hose with her dress.

  • Example

    The store sells a variety of hose for women.

hose Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hose

Phrases with hose

  • a high-pressure hose used by firefighters to extinguish fires

    Example

    The fire was put out quickly thanks to the firefighters' use of the fire hose.

  • spray or wash down with a hose

    Example

    I need to hose down the patio furniture before our guests arrive.

  • a one-piece undergarment consisting of stockings attached to a panty

    Example

    She wore pantyhose under her skirt to keep warm.

Origins of hose

from Middle English 'hose', from Old English 'hosa', meaning 'leg covering'

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Summary: hose in Brief

The term 'hose' [hoʊz] refers to a flexible tube used for conveying water or other liquids, as well as stockings, socks, and tights. Examples include 'I need to buy a new hose for the garden.' and 'She wore black hose with her dress.' 'Hose' extends into phrases like 'fire hose,' used by firefighters to extinguish fires, and 'hose down,' meaning to spray or wash down with a hose.

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