Meaning & use
crew socks
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UK/ˈkruː sɒks/
US/ˈkruː sɑːks/
Meaning
nounplural
Casual socks that reach to the middle of the calf, usually with a ribbed top.
Grammar: Used in the plural: 'a pair of crew socks'. For one item, say 'a crew sock'.
Patterns
- a pair of crew socks
- wear crew socks
- crew socks with something
He pulled on a pair of white crew socks before his run.
These crew socks are too thick to wear with my dress shoes.
She bought three pairs of crew socks in different colors.
Word forms
| singular | crew sock |
|---|
Common combinations
- a pair of crew socks
- I need a new pair of crew socks for the gym.
- cotton crew socks
- Cotton crew socks keep your feet dry in summer.
- white crew socks
- White crew socks are standard with school uniforms.
- wear crew socks
- He always wears crew socks with his sneakers.
Synonyms and how they differ
- mid-calf socks
- A descriptive term for the same length; 'crew socks' is the common everyday name in shops and catalogs.
- ankle socks
- Shorter socks that sit just above the ankle; crew socks come up higher on the leg.
- knee-high socks
- Longer socks that reach the knee; crew socks stop at the middle of the calf.
Commonly confused: crew socks or quarter socks?
crew socks vs quarter socks
Quarter socks are shorter than crew socks, covering only the ankle and a little above.
Practice
What are crew socks?
Choose one answer.
Crew socks are mid-calf length. Ankle socks are shorter, and knee-high socks are longer.
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