pantyhose

or pan·ty hose, pant·i·hose

[ pan-tee-hohz ]
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noun
  1. (used with a plural verb) a one-piece, skintight garment worn by women, combining panties and stockings.

Origin of pantyhose

1
First recorded in 1960–65

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pantyhose

/ (ˈpæntɪˌhəʊz) /


noun
  1. US, Canadian and NZ a one-piece clinging garment covering the body from the waist to the feet, worn by women in place of stockings: Also called: pantihose, (esp Brit) tights

Origin of pantyhose

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C20: from panties + hose ²

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