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Stockings: meaning, definitions and examples

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stockings

 

[ หˆstษ’kษชล‹z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing

Stockings are close-fitting, elastic garments that cover the foot and lower part of the leg, usually made of nylon or cotton. They are worn for warmth or as a fashion accessory.

Synonyms

hosiery, nylons, socks

Examples of usage

  • They wore matching stockings with their dresses.
  • She bought a pair of silk stockings for the special occasion.
Context #2 | Noun

Christmas

Stockings are also a popular Christmas tradition where small gifts or treats are placed inside large socks or stockings and hung by the fireplace for children to find on Christmas morning.

Synonyms

Christmas stockings, socks

Examples of usage

  • The children eagerly checked their stockings for presents on Christmas Day.
  • Santa Claus filled the stockings with candies and toys.
Context #3 | Noun

finance

In finance, stockings refer to the complete list of stocks traded on a stock exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ.

Synonyms

shares, stocks

Examples of usage

  • The company's stocks were listed on the exchange's stockings.
  • Investors closely monitored the performance of the stockings.

Translations

Translations of the word "stockings" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น meias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคœเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Strรผmpfe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaus kaki panjang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฝั‡ะพั…ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poล„czochy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใƒƒใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bas

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ medias

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงorap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํƒ€ํ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆุงุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ punฤochy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ panฤuchy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ฟ็ญ’่ขœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nogavice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sokkar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆาฑะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ corab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ medias

Etymology

The word 'stockings' originated from the Old English word 'stocu', meaning a tree trunk or post. In the 16th century, 'stockings' referred to close-fitting garments worn on the legs and feet. Over time, stockings evolved into the modern garment we know today, made from various materials like nylon and cotton. The tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace during Christmas dates back to European folklore and has become a beloved holiday custom in many cultures.

See also: restock, restocking, stock, stocked, stockholder, stocking, stockpile, stockpiling, stockroom, stocks, stocky.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,826, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.