Synonyms for

Stocking

Verb / ˈstɑ:kɪŋ / Another word for stocking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a close-fitting, knitted covering for the foot and leg

Synonyms & similar words

sprout stock buyin stockup stockpile carry hosiery sock nylon pantyhose legging tights hose footing hoisery stockinet nylons knee-highs peds socks anklets leggings thigh-highs

Synonyms by register

Formal

inventory reserve supply holding

Informal

stuffing filling packing

Literary

hosiery garment

Antonyms

emptying removing taking out depleting discharging unloading

Common collocations

  • Christmas stocking
  • stocking up
  • stocking filler
  • stocking frame
  • stocking stitch
  • stocking market
  • stocking foot

Word family

noun stock
verb stock
adjective stock
adverb stock

Usage note

The word 'stocking' can refer to a piece of hosiery or an item used for storage or supply. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I wear a stocking on each foot to keep my toes warm.
  2. My mom hangs a stocking for me every Christmas.
  3. The ballet dancer wore pink stockings with her tutu.
  4. I found a hole in my stocking and had to throw it away.
  5. My grandma knitted me a pair of stockings for the winter.

Quotes

  • "My stocking is stuffed with beautiful presents." - Lailah Gifty Akita
  • "I'm really a sock person. I wear black socks every day." - Anthony Bourdain
  • "A good character is like a stockinet - it is of no use by itself, but it protects and improves the thing it covers." - Washington Irving

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