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hosiery

[ˈhoʊzəri]

hosiery Definition

stockings, socks, and tights collectively.

Using hosiery: Examples

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

  • Example

    She works in the hosiery department of a clothing store.

  • Example

    I need to buy some new hosiery for the winter.

  • Example

    The company specializes in luxury hosiery for women.

hosiery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hosiery

Phrases with hosiery

  • the business of manufacturing and selling stockings, socks, and tights

    Example

    The hosiery industry has seen a decline in recent years due to changes in fashion trends.

  • a retail establishment that sells stockings, socks, and tights

    Example

    I went to the hosiery store to buy some new stockings for my interview.

  • a machine used for knitting or manufacturing stockings, socks, and tights

    Example

    The factory invested in new hosiery machines to increase production.

Origins of hosiery

from hose, meaning 'covering for the leg'

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Summary: hosiery in Brief

The term 'hosiery' [ˈhoʊzəri] refers to stockings, socks, and tights collectively. It is commonly used in the context of clothing stores and fashion, as well as in the hosiery industry. Examples include 'She works in the hosiery department of a clothing store.' and 'The company specializes in luxury hosiery for women.'

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