Definition of HOSIERY

hosiery

Meanings

Plural: hosieries

Noun

  • socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
  • Undergarments worn on the legs, such as socks, stockings, and pantyhose.
  • The business or art of a hosier; the practice of making hose.
  • A shop selling such undergarments.

Origin / Etymology

From hosier + -y.

Synonyms

hose

Scrabble Score: 13

hosiery is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
hosiery is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hosiery is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

hosiery is a valid Words With Friends word