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Definition of stocking

stocking

/ˈstɑː.kɪŋ/
stock · ing
Plural:stockings
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• noun

1

A close-fitting, typically knitted covering for the foot and leg, especially one worn by women.

Example

"She wore a vintage silk dress paired with black seamed stockings."

2

A long, decorative sock hung up by children on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill with small gifts.

Example

"The children rushed downstairs on Christmas morning to see what was inside their stockings."

3

A white or light-colored marking extending from the hoof to the knee or hock of a horse's or dog's leg.

Example

"The chestnut mare had a distinctive white stocking on her left hind leg."

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• Rhymes for stocking

• Nearby Words

stockholm
stockily
stockiness
stocking
stockinged
stockingless
stockist

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: from 'stock' (in the obsolete sense of 'nether-stocks', meaning the lower part of hose that covered the lower leg) plus the suffix '-ing'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stocking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stocking
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