crew sock

noun

: a short bulky usually ribbed sock

Examples of crew sock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This is what every millennial fights the urge to do when putting on crew socks. Samantha Chery, Washington Post, 21 June 2024 Try wearing one with a button down and jeans for a casual dressy look or to dress it down wear a T-shirt with running shorts, crew socks, and sneakers with yours, and add a leather slouchy bag. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 19 June 2024 Runner-up: Smartwool Hike light cushion mid crew socks Smartwool is a brand that’s become synonymous with high-quality, odor-controlling, moisture-managing outdoor apparel, and the light cushion mid crew is just one arrow in the brand’s quiver of functional hiking socks. Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2023 Take a cue from the brand’s styling and pair this glittery miniskirt with crew socks and spring sandals for a preppy-cute look. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024 But Take Note These crew socks are available in four sizes. Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024 This pair of crew socks from Target features white and pink hearts on a red background. Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2024 Choose from small/medium crew socks, medium/large crew socks, and knee-high socks, starting as low as $15. Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 22 Dec. 2023 Paka Apparel crew socks Natural Bottle Opener: Half bottle opener, half sculpture. Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crew sock was in 1948

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“Crew sock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crew%20sock. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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