Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hosier
noun
/ˈhoʊ.zi.ər/
Definition
A hosier is a person or business that makes, sells, or repairs hosiery, such as stockings and socks.
Examples
- She purchased a pair of elegant stockings from the local hosier.
- The hosier offered a wide range of colorful socks.
- After visiting the hosier, he learned about different types of hosiery and their uses.
Meaning
The term refers to both the trade associated with hosiery and the people engaged in that industry.
Synonyms
- Stocking maker
- Sock seller
- hosiery retailer
