The definition of pantyhose
There are several other names and synonyms for pantyhose:
Tights
The term tights is often used interchangeably, especially outside the US, to describe sheer, close-fitting legwear.
Stockings
Stockings are similar to pantyhose but may not have the built-in underwear component.
Nylons
Nylons is general term for sheer hosiery, including nylon pantyhose.
Hosiery
Hosiery is a broader term that encompasses various types of legwear, including pantyhose.
Legwear
A general term for garments worn on the legs, which includes pantyhose.
Support Tights or Support Stockings
These are designed to provide additional support and are often thicker than regular pantyhose.
Hose
A shorter term for hosiery, which can include pantyhose.
Leggings
Leggings while thicker and often worn as pants, some types of leggings can be similar to pantyhose in design.
Stay-Ups
Stay-ups are stockings designed to stay up without the need for a suspender belt, similar to hold-ups.
Hold Ups
Hold Ups Stockings with silicone bands to keep them in place without a suspender belt.
Sheer Tights
Specifically refers to the sheer, thin nature of pantyhose.
These terms can be used interchangeably or contextually to describe pantyhose.
