noun
- Plural of hosiery; stockings, socks, tights, and similar garments worn on the legs and feet.
- A shop or department that sells hosiery and related legwear.
Usage: Typically used as a mass noun in singular form (hosiery), but hosieries can refer to multiple types or pairs of such garments.
Usage: Less common usage; primarily British English.
Examples
- She bought several pairs of hosieries for the winter season.
- The department store's hosieries section offers a wide variety of colors and styles.
- Quality hosieries can last longer if properly cared for.
- The boutique specializes in luxury hosieries and accessories.
- Children's hosieries are often sold in multipacks.
- She organized her hosieries by color in the drawer.