hose
7 synonyms for hose, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A flexible tube used to carry water or other liquid.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hose
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
garden hose
fire hose
hose down
Etymology
From Old English hosa, "leggings," related to German Hose ("trousers") — the clothing sense came first, and the tube-for-liquid sense followed later by resemblance.
Full origin of hose →Frequently asked questions
What does “hose” mean?
The word “hose” means a flexible tube used to carry water or other liquid. In plain terms, a flexible pipe for water, old-fashioned stockings, or (informally) to spray with a hose or to cheat someone.
How do you pronounce “hose”?
“Hose” is pronounced hohz (/hoʊz/ in IPA).
How do you use “hose” in a sentence?
Here is “hose” used in a sentence: “He connected the hose to the tap to water the garden.”
What part of speech is “hose”?
Depending on how it is used, “hose” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “hose” come from?
The word “hose” comes from Old English. From Old English hosa, "leggings," related to German Hose ("trousers") — the clothing sense came first, and the tube-for-liquid sense followed later by resemblance.
Is “hose” a common word?
“Hose” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hose” have?
“Hose” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flexible tube used to carry water or other liquid.
What is the difference between a hose and a pipe?
A hose is a flexible tube used to carry water or other liquid, typically made of rubber or plastic and easy to move around, while a pipe is usually rigid and fixed in place, such as within plumbing or infrastructure.
What does hose mean when referring to clothing?
As clothing, hose refers to stockings or tights worn on the legs, a usage that is now somewhat old-fashioned outside of terms like 'pantyhose.'
What does it mean to 'hose' someone informally?
Used informally as a verb, to hose someone means to cheat, trick, or badly disadvantage them, as in 'that deal really hosed us.'
