stocking
noun/ˈstɑkɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #7,787 most common English word
Meaning
a long sock hung by the fireplace to receive gifts at Christmas, or a close-fitting covering for the leg and foot.
Example sentence
She hung her stocking by the fireplace on Christmas Eve.
Synonyms & related words
- sock
- hosiery
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