nylons
Definition
Noun (plural): 1. Sheer stockings for women: A pair of sheer, close-fitting leg coverings for women, traditionally made from nylon but also from materials like rayon or silk. The term often refers to the formal or dressy style of hosiery.
Usage
The word "nylons" is a plural noun. It refers to the item as a single pair. You do not say "a nylons"; you say "a pair of nylons" or use it directly as a plural noun.
Examples
- She wore a black dress with nylons and high heels.
- Before the interview, she bought a new pair of nylons.
- In the mid-20th century, nylons were a common part of a woman's professional attire.
Advanced Usage / Notes
- The term "nylons" originated because nylon was the revolutionary synthetic material that made such stockings affordable and widely available. Even when made from other materials, they are still often called "nylons."
- It is often used in contrast to "pantyhose" or "tights," which are one-piece garments. "Nylons" traditionally refers to stockings held up by a garter belt.
Variants and Related Words
- Stockings (n., pl.): A more general term for close-fitting leg coverings, which can be sheer or opaque. "Nylons" is a specific type of stocking.
- Hosiery (n., collective): The general category for stockings, socks, and tights.
Synonyms
- Stockings
- Sheer stockings
- Hosiery (as a category)
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
- Tights (n., pl.): Opaque, one-piece leg coverings, usually extending to the waist.
- Pantyhose (n., pl.): Sheer, one-piece leg coverings with a panty top.
- Socks (n., pl.): Knitted foot and ankle coverings, typically shorter and less formal.
Noun
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women's stockings made from a sheer material (nylon or rayon or silk)
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