sock
Translation
sock
Examples
I can't find my other sock.
I can't find my other sock.
He wore a pair of blue socks.
He wore a pair of blue socks.
Grammar Patterns
((a pair of)) socks to wear a pair of socks He wore a pair of blue socks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stocking, hosiery
Etymology
From Old English 'socc', from Latin 'soccus', a type of light, low-heeled shoe.
Memory Tips
A very common word. Picture a sock puppet on your hand, then imagine putting it on your foot.