stocking
noun
stock·ing
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Definition of stocking
1a
: a usually knit close-fitting covering for the foot and leg
b
: sock
2
: something resembling a stocking
especially
: a ring of distinctive color on the lower part of the leg of an animal
in one's stocking feet
: with the feet in stockings but not shoes
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Other Words from stocking
stockinged
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of stocking in a Sentence
a pair of wool stockings
thick wool stockings designed to be worn with hiking boots
Recent Examples on the Web
Fishnet stockings, a mini gray lace dress and a long black wool cardigan completed the look. — Hayley Krischer, New York Times, "Beyond Androgyny: Nonbinary Teenage Fashion," 14 Aug. 2019 But traveling secretary Dan Larrea and equipment manager Jason Shawger went full-gorilla, dressing in complete Colonial garb, with powdered wigs, breeches, stockings, etc. — Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Reds 1, Brewers 0: Once again, no fireworks for the offense against Cincinnati pitchers," 4 July 2019 The stockings, which are funded in part by Slyman’s Restaurant in Cleveland, will be made at Shadow, Ledge, Judge’s and Ranger lakes, as well as the Oxbow Lagoon. — D'arcy Egan, cleveland.com, "Lake Erie walleye fishing still a party, despite weather: May 21 Fishing Report," 21 June 2019 At Boston Court Pasadena, four actresses walk onstage in beige bras and panties, then proceed to dress themselves in elaborate 18th century undergarments: black stockings, white corsets and hoop skirts. — Margaret Gray, latimes.com, "Review: Boston Court Pasadena’s ‘Ladies’ presents a puzzle of female empowerment," 14 June 2019 Founded in 1943, IKEA initially sold pens, wallets, table runners, watches and nylon stockings. — Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ, "IKEA to Slash Thousands of Jobs in Restructuring," 21 Nov. 2018 Then fill an old dress sock or nylon stocking with the grounds and tie it off the end. — Heidi Davis, Popular Mechanics, "10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Coffee," 29 Sep. 2014 With a bed sheet stuffed with tissue paper and gathered around my neck and a nylon stocking pulled over my face I was totally set to either make people cry or rob a bank. — Redbook, "The Last-Minute Halloween Costume Panic," 26 Oct. 2011 Megan Thee Stallion sported an all-red look with Fendi stockings and a Chanel belt while Kelly Rowland rocked a Michael Costella futuristic pink mini dress. — Nandi Howard, Essence, "Our Favorite Fashion Moments At BeautyCon LA," 12 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'stocking.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for stocking
stocking
noun
English Language Learners Definition of stocking
: a close-fitting usually long covering for the foot and leg
: a covering for the foot and ankle
: a decorative pouch shaped like a large sock that is used for holding gifts at Christmas
See the full definition for stocking in the English Language Learners Dictionary
stocking
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stock·ing
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Kids Definition of stocking
1
: a close-fitting usually knit covering for the foot and leg
2
: sock entry 1
stocking
noun
stock·ing
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Medical Definition of stocking
: a usually knit close-fitting covering for the foot and leg — see elastic stocking
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