English · Daily Life
socks
/sɒks/
[/sɒks/]
foot garments
Beginnernoun
Definition
Soft garments that cover the feet and ankles, worn inside shoes.
Example
He could never find a matching pair of socks in the chaotic drawer beside his bed.
He could never find a matching pair of socks in the chaotic drawer beside his bed.
Etymology
From Old English 'socc', from Latin 'soccus', a light low-heeled shoe.
How & Where It’s Used
Everyday clothing; also in 'knock your socks off' meaning to impress greatly.