hosiery

/ˈhoʊʒəri/
noun
  1. Stockings, socks, and tights worn on the legs and feet.
    • He prefers cotton hosiery for everyday comfort.
    • She bought a pair of sheer hosiery to wear with her dress.
    • The store has a large selection of hosiery in different colors and sizes.
  2. The business or industry of making or selling stockings, socks, and tights.
    • She works in the hosiery department of a clothing company.
    • Advances in fabric technology have changed the hosiery industry.
    • The town was once known for its hosiery mills.
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