Synonyms for

Stockings

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

Definition

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of a knitted or woven material

Synonyms & similar words

stockpile stocking stock stockup buyin sprout carry hosiery socks tights pantyhose nylons thigh-highs knee-highs leggings hose footies anklets stay-ups garters

Synonyms by register

Formal

hosiery legwear

Informal

tights pantyhose

Literary

hose garters

Antonyms

bare legs barefoot ungartered unclad unshod

Common collocations

  • pair of stockings
  • thigh-high stockings
  • silk stockings
  • woolen stockings
  • fishnet stockings
  • hold up stockings
  • put on stockings
  • wear stockings

Word family

noun stocking

Usage note

While 'stockings' can refer to any legwear, it most commonly refers to hosiery that reaches the thigh, often worn with garters. 'Tights' and 'pantyhose' are more common for full-leg coverage.

Example sentences

  1. I wear stockings with my dress shoes.
  2. My sister wears stockings with her school uniform.
  3. My mom wears stockings to work.
  4. The ballerina wore pink stockings with her tutu.
  5. I need to buy new stockings for the winter.

Quotes

  • "I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life." - Abraham Lincoln
  • "Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means." - Ronald Reagan
  • "The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there." - Clement Clarke Moore

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