Stocking: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is typically used to refer to women's long socks that cover the leg up to the thigh or knee, often worn for fashion or formal occasions.

• She wore a pair of black stockings with her dress for the party.
• For the winter season, it is common to see festive stockings hanging by the fireplace.

A general term used for a knitted or woven covering for the foot, reaching up to the ankle or calf. Suitable for casual, everyday wear.

• He put on a pair of warm socks before heading out into the cold.
• Socks are collected in fun patterns and colors.

This is a broad term that refers to all types of knitted or woven coverings for the legs and feet, including socks, stockings, and tights. Often used in formal or commercial contexts.

• She went to the store to buy some new hosiery.
• The department specializes in women's hosiery.

Commonly used to refer to sheer, stretchy stockings or pantyhose made of nylon material. It often implies women's legwear that is thin and transparent.

• She wore a pair of nylons to match her elegant evening dress.
• Nylons often run easily if you are not careful.

As a synonym to 'Christmas stocking,' it refers to the decorative sock for gifts, mainly used in holiday context.

• Each stocking was filled with surprises on Christmas morning.
• They decorated their stockings with glitter and cotton balls.

Specifically refers to the decorative sock hung by the fireplace or on a mantel during the Christmas season to be filled with gifts.

• The children hung their Christmas stockings by the fireplace.
• Santa filled the Christmas stockings with candies and small toys.

Another informal term for a Christmas stocking, emphasizing the association with Santa Claus.

• Santa socks were hung in every room of the house.
• Little Timmy placed his santa sock at the foot of his bed.

A less common and informal term for a Christmas stocking. It refers to a sock used to hold gifts, typically during the holiday season.

• She found a small teddy bear inside her gift sock.
• The gift socks were filled with treats for the kids.