hang a stocking

Frequency: 7.916.1 per million words

To hang a Christmas stocking, for example by a fireplace, in expectation of it being filled.

stockingVERB + stocking

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Examples (10)

  • The stockings were hung by the chimney.
  • The children excitedly hung their stockings on Christmas Eve.
  • We always hang a stocking for the family dog.
  • Don't forget to hang your stocking before Santa arrives.
  • They carefully hung each stocking above the fireplace.
  • Every year, we hang our stockings with care.
  • She helped her little brother hang his first stocking.
  • Where should we hang the stockings this year?
  • Families often hang stockings as a festive tradition.
  • Make sure to hang the stockings securely, so they don't fall.