pantyhose
or pan·ty hose, pant·i·hose
[ pan-tee-hohz ]
/ ˈpæn tiˌhoʊz /
noun
(used with a plural verb) a one-piece, skintight garment worn by women, combining panties and stockings.
Nearby words
Origin of pantyhose
First recorded in 1960–65
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Examples from the Web for pantyhose
You cut the fish up and you stuff it down into the pantyhose and tie it off.
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pantyhose
/ (ˈpæntɪˌhəʊz) /
noun
US, Canadian and NZ a one-piece clinging garment covering the body from the waist to the feet, worn by women in place of stockingsAlso called: pantihose, (esp Brit) tights
Word Origin for pantyhose
C20: from panties + hose ²
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