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stockings

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɑkɪŋz// UK //stˈɒkɪŋz// stock·ings

n. thin, tight pieces of clothing that cover your feet and legs. They are usually made of nylon or silk and reach up to the top of the leg.

n. close-fitting, elastic garments covering the feet and legs, typically extending to the mid-thigh or waist. Often made of sheer fabric like nylon, they are traditionally worn by women for formal or decorative purposes.


SIMPLE

She bought a new pair of black stockings for the party.

CONTEXTUAL

In the early twentieth century, silk stockings were considered a luxury item for most working-class families.

COMPLEX

The historical transition from wool to nylon stockings marked a significant shift in both textile manufacturing and the accessibility of high-fashion aesthetics for the general public.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural; a single item is 'a stocking'.

Pitfall

She wears a stockingShe wears stockingsLike 'socks' or 'trousers', this word is almost always used in the plural when referring to the garment worn on both legs.

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