hosieries

plural of hosiery

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosieries
Noun
  • Disconnect the hose, spread it out, and lift one end to drain all water out of it.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In an area of the Mojave Desert, cargo thefts are a pervasive problem, with thieves boarding slow-moving freight trains to steal high-value merchandise, sometimes slashing an air brake hose to bring the railcars to an emergency stop.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In her debut collection for Fendi, Maria Grazia Chiuri showed a black lace midiskirt with a crisp white cotton shirt and black socks worn with pumps—an outfit that could easily pass at the office.
    — Laurence Goldberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • How to practice hygge at home Try curling up with a book, a soft blanket, cozy socks and a hot drink on a cold weekend.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
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
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“Hosieries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosieries. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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