pantyhose

American  

[pan-tee-hohz] / ˈpæn tiˌhoʊz /

Or panty hose,

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) a one-piece, skintight garment worn by women, combining panties and stockings.

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pantyhose British  

/ ˈpæntɪˌhəʊz /

noun

1. Also called: pantihose.   tights.  a one-piece clinging garment covering the body from the waist to the feet, worn by women in place of stockings

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Etymology

Origin of pantyhose

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

For one day a week, employees could jettison their suits and pantyhose and heels and wear… no one was quite sure at first, although Levi’s Dockers played a big role, at least for men.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 75-year-old formerly ran a pantyhose and underwear company, and later a food distribution service.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, based solely on the error-prone heist — it’s been ages since pantyhose masks seemed so ridiculous — thievery isn’t this spoiled man’s strong suit either.

From Los Angeles Times

Air Force veteran Reality Winner smuggled out a classified report on Russian election hacking by tucking it in her pantyhose.

From Salon

Later, they discovered that the material could be stuffed into recycled burlap sacks and pantyhose to make booms or mats that would soak up oil.

From Los Angeles Times

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