hosieries

noun

plural of hosiery
as in hose

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  1. hose
  2. socks
  3. stockings
Noun
  • Fire crews quickly deployed hoses and made a preliminary search to confirm no one was inside.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Engel recommends using a soaker hose for even watering or, for trees, water bags as great ways to make sure the root ball area stays consistently moist.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of hose
Noun
  • Soft, breathable and moisture-wicking, socks are designed to help improve circulation, reduce swelling and relieve aches and fatigue.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of black tights, try cute little socks or colorful tights.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of socks
Noun
  • Prices for the stockings start at $165, the set of four napkins is priced at $115 and the tablecloth at $215.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Their black feet give them the appearance of wearing stockings, and their domino-mask facial markings do nothing to harden their looks.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of stockings
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