hosieries

noun

plural of hosiery
as in hose

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  1. hose
  2. socks
  3. stockings
Noun
  • For larger plants, give them a thorough hose-down or shower, remove dead leaves and debris, and treat any visible pests before bringing them indoors.
    — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Group containers close together and within reach of the hose.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of hose
Noun
  • Community soil scientists Lynn Fang and Maggie Smart-McCabe will demonstrate filling mesh socks with compost, microbes and fungal mycelium.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Most sweatpants are a little too low-effort for my liking, and my skin-tight leggings look a little dorky with compression socks.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of socks
Noun
  • Thigh-high stockings and PVC platforms—complete with feather pom-poms—topped off her look.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • One challenge for Japan is changing office culture, which has long expected men to dress in suits while women are expected to wear stockings and formal skirts.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of stockings
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“Hosieries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosieries. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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