crew sock

noun

: a short bulky usually ribbed sock

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The cover art features Rodrigo upside down on a swing, wearing a pink dress, white crew socks and black heels. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 Stock up on wardrobe essentials like fresh crew socks to pair with summer sneakers and classic white tees from Hanes that start at $8. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 23 June 2026 These cotton, polyester, and spandex-blend crew socks are cute, comfortable, cheeky, and show solidarity with fellow parents. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026 Instead, everyone wears high-quality socks, preferably ones made out of Merino wool, like these Smartwool crew socks. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crew sock

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crew sock was in 1948

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“Crew sock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crew%20sock. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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