body stocking

noun

1. a close-fitting, one-piece garment made of knitted or stretch material and usually covering the feet, legs, trunk, and arms, worn as an exercise costume or under other clothing.

body stocking

noun

1. a one-piece undergarment for women, usually of nylon, covering the torso

Word History and Origins

Origin of body stocking¹

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

Example Sentences

The inaugural look featured a model draped in a see-through fishnet body stocking, her gaze masked by sunglasses, conjuring images of a star evading paparazzi, highlighting the allure and its invasiveness of fame.

From Seattle Times

No nipple covers, no body stockings, no nothing.

From Los Angeles Times

First in Los Angeles, then at Covent Garden in London and in Washington, Ms. Ewing chose to forgo a body stocking or a stand-in and do the dance — and drop the veil — herself.

From Washington Post

Where other performers opted for a body stocking, Ewing took the literal route.

From Los Angeles Times

Underneath a gold trench coat, she attended a Broadway opening in a gold fishnet tunic worn over a body stocking, with silver ankle straps.

From Washington Post