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Definition of hosiery

hosiery

/ˈhoʊ.ʒə.ɹi/
ho · sier · y
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hosiery Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Knitted legwear and footwear collectively, including socks, stockings, tights, and pantyhose.

Example

"The department store dedicated an entire floor to lingerie and hosiery."

2

The business, trade, or manufacturing industry involved in producing knitted legwear.

Example

"During the industrial revolution, the local economy relied heavily on the hosiery trade."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for hosiery

• Nearby Words

hose
hosed
hosepipe
hosiery
hosing
hospice
hospitable

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the late 18th century from 'hosier' (a maker or seller of hose) combined with the suffix '-y' (denoting a class of goods or trade). Ultimately traces back to Old English 'hosa' (legging).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hosiery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hosiery
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