Word
pantyhose
Phoneticspanty·hose
US/ˈpæntiˌhoʊz/
UK/pˈɑːntɪhˌəʊz/
Definition
n. a single piece of clothing that covers your legs and feet. It is usually made of thin, stretchy fabric and worn under skirts or dresses.
n. a single garment that covers the legs and feet, typically made of nylon or similar synthetic fibers. Often used in formal or professional contexts to maintain a polished appearance.
Examples
“She wears pantyhose with her business suit.”
“The office dress code requires women to wear pantyhose to maintain a professional appearance.”
“While pantyhose were once a staple of the corporate wardrobe, their popularity has declined in favor of more breathable, less restrictive alternatives.”
Examples
simple
“She wears pantyhose with her business suit.”
contextual
“The office dress code requires women to wear pantyhose to maintain a professional appearance.”
complex
“While pantyhose were once a staple of the corporate wardrobe, their popularity has declined in favor of more breathable, less restrictive alternatives.”
Etymology
From panty + hose.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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