Stocking

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈstÉ’kɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -É’kɪŋ

From stock("cover with material") + -ing. Corruption of old plural -en, i.e. stocken, now singular.

Full definition of stocking

Noun

1. A soft garment worn on the foot and lower leg, usually knit or woven, worn under shoes or other footwear.A pair of stockings.

Usage notes

Stocking may refer either to men's socks or to women's hose, but rarely to socks when worn by women. However, this usage appears somewhat variable.

Derived terms

From stock + -ing.

Verb

1. Present participle of stockI've almost finished stocking these groceries.