hosieries

noun

plural of hosiery
as in hose

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  1. hose
  2. socks
  3. stockings
Noun
  • The fryer hot holding has grease buildup on the hoses and hot holding area.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Fire crews quickly deployed hoses and made a preliminary search to confirm no one was inside.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of hose
Noun
  • On the day of our interview, Gilbert said, Danny recorded a voiceover and distributed socks to homeless people.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Since then, the business has expanded into other products including dress shirts, socks, accessories, sportswear and tailored clothing for many of the country’s top brands and retailers.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of socks
Noun
  • Look for graduated compression socks or stockings that cover the feet, which have a pressure gradient — highest at the bottom and lowest at the top, Stoughton said.
    — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of stockings
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