hose [2]
Garments of various stretchy fabrics used to cover the foot and leg; each pair of hose has a different name, depending on its length.
net stocking
Stocking made of stretchable mesh.
thigh-high stocking
Stocking ending a little above the knee.
stocking
Relatively light knitted women’s garment covering the foot and the leg up to the thigh.
panty hose
Garment made up of two stockings joined by a pair of briefs, sometimes reinforced and held in place by an elasticized waist.