hosiery

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊʒəɹi/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)

Etymology

From hosier + -y.

In classic literature

Synonyms

hose

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
footwear
Narrower (hyponyms)
sock, tights, stocking

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