noun
stocking
STO-kihng
noun
1
A close-fitting garment covering the foot and leg, usually made of thin, stretchy fabric.
"She pulled on a pair of silk stockings before the party."
2
A sock-shaped bag hung up at Christmas to be filled with small gifts.
"The kids raced downstairs to check their stockings on Christmas morning."
How to Use Stocking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thin, form-fitting leg covering, or the Christmas gift-bag shaped like one.
Common pairings
a pair of stockings
a Christmas stocking
stocking stuffer
Word Forms
Stockings plural
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Etymology
From "stock" plus the suffix "-ing" — originally referred to hose or leg coverings.