Meaning & use

Sox

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An informal spelling of 'socks,' often used in trade names, sports team names, or casual writing.

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He pulled on a fresh pair of sox before lacing up his sneakers.

The Boston Red Sox are one of baseball's oldest teams.

A note on using this word

This informal spelling is especially common in branding and sports team names, such as the Red Sox and White Sox.

Words with a similar meaning

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