stocking
n. countablen. a piece of clothing that fits tightly over your foot and leg. You usually wear them in pairs, and they are often made of thin material like nylon.
n. a close-fitting garment covering the foot and part or all of the leg. Often refers to sheer hosiery worn by women or the large decorative socks hung up at Christmas.
She bought a new pair of black stockings for the party.
The children woke up early to see what treats were hidden inside their Christmas stockings.
In the mid-twentieth century, the introduction of nylon revolutionized the production of stockings, making them more durable and affordable for the general public.
From stock (“cover with material”) + -ing. Corruption of old plural -en, i.e. stocken, now singular.
From stock + -ing.
Usually used in the plural when referring to clothing; the singular form is common when referring to the Christmas decoration.