pantyhose
Translation
tights
Examples
She wore pantyhose with her skirt.
She wore tights with her skirt.
I got a run in my new pantyhose.
I got a ladder in my new tights.
Grammar Patterns
((a pair of)) pantyhose a type of women's legwear She wore pantyhose with her skirt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tights (common in UK English)
Etymology
A compound word from 'panty' (from pants) and 'hose' (an old word for stockings).
Memory Tips
Picture 'panties' and 'hose' (stockings) combined into a single garment.