In the museum display, a single embroidered stirrup stocking hinted at a vanished era of fashion.

Linguists compared several word-stocks to determine which dialect retained the oldest terms.

Fishermen reported that standing stocks of coastal fish have declined over the past decade.

Retail investors poured money into cult stocks despite warnings from analysts.

She paired a simple black dress with openwork stockings and ankle boots for the evening.

The costume curator carefully arranged an openwork stocking on the mannequin to showcase the delicate, decorative gaps in the fabric.

She hung the Christmas stocking by the fireplace and hoped Santa would fill it with little surprises.

She carefully hung the Christmas stockings by the fireplace, hoping Santa would fill them with treats.

She felt more confident at the party wearing her favorite seamed stockings.

Local farmers relied on seed stocks saved from last year's harvest to plant resilient crops this season.