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Sox
Sox (noun) means an informal or trademark spelling of "socks," best known from baseball team names. Example: “The Red Sox clinched the division title.”
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An informal or trademark spelling of "socks," best known from baseball team names.
"The Red Sox clinched the division title."
How to use Sox
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSocks — almost always seen today as part of a baseball team's name.
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Word forms
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The Red _____ clinched the division title.
Etymology
A variant spelling of "socks," popularized by American baseball team names like the Red Sox and White Sox.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Sox” mean?
The word “Sox” means an informal or trademark spelling of "socks," best known from baseball team names. In plain terms, socks — almost always seen today as part of a baseball team's name.
How do you use “Sox” in a sentence?
Here is “Sox” used in a sentence: “The Red Sox clinched the division title.”
What part of speech is “Sox”?
“Sox” is a noun.
Is “Sox” a common word?
“Sox” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Sox just another spelling of socks?
Yes, Sox is an informal or trademark spelling of "socks," most familiar from baseball team names like the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. Outside of team names and branding, "socks" remains the standard spelling.
Why do baseball teams use Sox instead of Socks?
The spelling Sox became associated with baseball team names historically because it was shorter and fit more easily into newspaper headlines. It has since become a fixed, trademark-style spelling specific to those team identities rather than general usage.
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