hosiery

[hoh-zhuh-ree]

noun

1. stockings or socks of any kind.

2. the business of a hosier.

hosiery

/ ˈhəʊzɪərɪ /

noun

1. stockings, socks, and knitted underclothing collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of hosiery¹

First recorded in 1780–90; hosier + -y ³

Example Sentences

Among the bric-a-brac are a hosiery stock card, old negatives and a birthday letter.

From Los Angeles Times

After graduation, through the retail workers union, she had jobs selling hosiery and shoes.

From New York Times

Ms Macklin's father was a bricklayer who eventually started his own construction business, while her mother was a hosiery worker.

From BBC

A graduate of UC Berkeley as a history and psychology major, Richard worked several jobs including as a probation officer and a head of stock in the hosiery department of a San Francisco store.

From Los Angeles Times

She built a mini empire, opening her own boutiques as well as producing bridal clothes, shoes, hosiery, ties, knitwear, cosmetics and perfumes.

From BBC

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