Meaning & use
trainer socks
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Meaning
nounpluralBritish
Short socks that end just below the ankle, usually worn with sports shoes.
Grammar: Always plural; use a plural verb, as in 'Trainer socks are comfortable.'
Patterns
- a pair of trainer socks
- wear trainer socks
He bought three pairs of white trainer socks for the gym.
Trainer socks are perfect for summer because they keep your feet cool.
She prefers trainer socks that don't show above her shoes.
Common combinations
- a pair of trainer socks
- I need a new pair of trainer socks for running.
- white trainer socks
- White trainer socks go with almost any sports outfit.
- wear trainer socks
- You should wear trainer socks with those sneakers.
Synonyms and how they differ
- ankle socks
- The more common term in American English; it means the same thing but is used in the US.
- no-show socks
- These are even shorter and are designed not to be visible at all above the shoe.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'trainer socks' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Trainer socks' is plural, so it takes a plural verb: 'These trainer socks are too tight.' Option A uses 'a' with a plural noun, B uses a singular verb, and D uses the singular form 'trainer sock,' which is not standard.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “trainer socks”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.