stocking

noun

stock·​ing ˈstä-kiŋ 

1

a

: a usually knit close-fitting covering for the foot and leg

b

: sock

2

: something resembling a stocking

especially : a ring of distinctive color on the lower part of the leg of an animal

stockinged

ˈstä-kiŋd 

adjective

Phrases

in one's stocking feet

: with the feet in stockings but not shoes

Synonyms

• hose
• sock

Examples of stocking in a Sentence

a pair of wool stockings

thick wool stockings designed to be worn with hiking boots

Recent Examples on the Web

The presence of the prehistoric fish in Beaver Lake are the result of stocking in the 1990s, according to AGFC. —Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2024

Two guests will win a stocking of Organ Stop Pizza goodies each evening and Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit each Saturday and Sunday in July. —Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2024

The Los Angeles Sparks rookie’s outfit included a plunging neckline, dramatic collar and black thigh-high stockings trimmed with lace. —Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024

Considering the fin clip pattern, Ince said the fish may have been part of the Red Cliff Band’s brook trout stocking effort in 2014 or 2015. —John Myers, Twin Cities, 11 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

obsolete stock to cover with a stocking

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing stocking

• body stocking
• Christmas stocking
• in one's stocking feet
• silk stocking
• stocking cap
• stocking filler
• stocking stuffer

Kids Definition

stocking

noun

stock·​ing ˈstäk-iŋ 

1

: a close-fitting usually knit covering for the foot and leg

2

: sock entry 1

Medical Definition

stocking

noun

stock·​ing ˈstäk-iŋ 

: a usually knit close-fitting covering for the foot and leg see elastic stocking