# hosiery

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈhoʊʒəɹi/ · frequency rank #52,384

## Definitions
1. Undergarments worn on the legs, such as socks, stockings, and pantyhose.
2. The business or art of a hosier; the practice of making hose.
3. A shop selling such undergarments.

## Etymology
From hosier + -y.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hosiery