pantyhose

or pan·ty hose, pant·i·hose

[ pan-tee-hohz ]

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) a one-piece, skintight garment worn by women, combining panties and stockings.

pantyhose

/ ˈpæntɪˌhəʊz /

noun

1. a one-piece clinging garment covering the body from the waist to the feet, worn by women in place of stockings Also calledpantihoseesp Brittights

Word History and Origins

Origin of pantyhose¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Word History and Origins

Origin of pantyhose¹

C20: from panties + hose ²

Example Sentences

Later, they discovered that the material could be stuffed into recycled burlap sacks and pantyhose to make booms or mats that would soak up oil.

From Los Angeles Times

He then turned toward Kennedy, dragging her across a floor by the hair and tying her hands together with pantyhose, before assaulting her from behind, the lawsuit said.

From Seattle Times

Just like when you drop a rock into a pantyhose.

From Space Scoop

When each bar of soap dissolves to a sliver, she collects each fragment, places them into the cut-off foot of a pair of old pantyhose, and ties it shut.

From Salon

Police said the man was discovered fully dressed but firmly bound with ropes and a pantyhose over his head atop a deer-hunting platform near the town of Bueckburg late Wednesday.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• hosiery