noun
pantyhose
PAN-tih-huh-ooz
Pantyhose (noun) means Thin, close-fitting nylon leg coverings that extend from the waist to the toes. Example: “She pulled on a fresh pair of pantyhose before heading to the office.”
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Thin, close-fitting nylon leg coverings that extend from the waist to the toes.
"She pulled on a fresh pair of pantyhose before heading to the office."
How to use pantyhose
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSheer nylon leggings worn from the waist down, combining underwear and stockings in one garment.
UK vs US
British English usually calls this "tights."
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Etymology
A combination of "panty" and "hose."
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What does “pantyhose” mean?
The word “pantyhose” means thin, close-fitting nylon leg coverings that extend from the waist to the toes. In plain terms, sheer nylon leggings worn from the waist down, combining underwear and stockings in one garment.
How do you pronounce “pantyhose”?
“Pantyhose” is pronounced PAN-tih-huh-ooz (/ˈpæntɪhəuz/ in IPA).
How do you use “pantyhose” in a sentence?
Here is “pantyhose” used in a sentence: “She pulled on a fresh pair of pantyhose before heading to the office.”
What part of speech is “pantyhose”?
“Pantyhose” is a noun.
