pantyhose
|pan-ty-hose|
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/ˈpæn.tiˌhoʊz/
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/ˈpæn.tiˌhəʊz/
combined stockings and underpants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pantyhose' originates from English, combining 'panty' and 'hose', where 'panty' refers to a type of undergarment and 'hose' refers to stockings or tights.
Historical Evolution
'pantyhose' evolved from the combination of 'panty' and 'hose' in the 20th century to describe a single garment that serves the function of both.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to separate garments, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a single, combined garment.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/05 11:51