Meaning & use
stocking
A close-fitting garment made of thin, often knitted fabric that covers the foot and leg.
See it in a sentence
She pulled on a pair of silk stockings before slipping into her evening shoes.
Children traditionally hang a stocking by the fireplace on Christmas Eve.
A note on using this word
Stocking usually refers to a single leg covering reaching above the knee, unlike tights, which cover both legs and the waist in one piece.
Words with a similar meaning
hosiery
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