stocking

noun
UK: /ˈstɒkɪŋ/
US: /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/

  1. A long sock, typically made of wool or nylon.

    1. I have a stocking on my foot.
    2. She wore a silk stocking to the party, adding a touch of elegance to her outfit.

  2. A large bag hung up by children on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill with presents.

    1. The stocking was full of candy.
    2. He carefully hung the Christmas stocking by the fireplace, anticipating the arrival of Santa.

Synonyms

hose sock pantyhose
stocking verb

  1. To provide or fill with stockings.

    1. She is stocking gifts for kids.
    2. The store manager was stocking shelves with new products, preparing for the holiday rush.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stocking" in English means: A long sock, typically made of wool or nylon., A large bag hung up by children on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill with presents..

The phonetic transcription of "stocking" is /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stocking": hose, sock, pantyhose.

Example usage of "stocking": "I have a stocking on my foot.". More examples on the page.