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Definition of pantyhose

pantyhose

/ˈpæn.ti.hoʊz/
pan · ty · hose
Plural:pantyhose
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pantyhose Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A close-fitting one-piece sheer garment made of nylon or other elastic yarn that covers the body from the waist to the toes, worn especially by women.

Example

"She bought a new pair of sheer black pantyhose to wear with her formal dress."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Pantyhose' is a plural-tantum noun taking plural verb agreement or used with 'a pair of', and is standard in North American English whereas British English speakers typically use 'tights'.

• Rhymes for pantyhose

• Nearby Words

pants
pantsuit
panty
pantyhose
panzer
pap
papa

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in 1959 as a compound of 'panty' and 'hose', following the commercial introduction of the one-piece nylon garment by Glen Raven Mills.

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