laddered stocking

Frequency: 6.80.5 per million words

Describes a stocking that has developed a long, vertical tear or 'run'. This term is primarily used in British English.

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Examples (20)

  • She cursed under her breath when she found a laddered stocking just before the interview.
  • She noticed a laddered stocking just as she was leaving for the party.
  • The old laddered stocking was beyond repair, so she threw it away.
  • It's always embarrassing to realize you have a laddered stocking in public.
  • Despite the slight annoyance of a laddered stocking, she decided to carry on with her evening.
  • He pointed out her laddered stocking discreetly.
  • He noticed her attempting to hide a laddered stocking under the table.
  • Despite her carefully chosen outfit, a laddered stocking ruined her confidence.
  • A laddered stocking can be a real nuisance, especially when you're in a hurry.
  • She quickly changed her laddered stocking before anyone else saw it.
  • She quickly changed her laddered stocking in the ladies' room before the presentation.
  • The old photograph showed a woman wearing a slightly laddered stocking.
  • The fashion emergency of a laddered stocking was expertly handled with a dab of nail varnish.
  • Don't throw away that laddered stocking; it can be used for cleaning.
  • Many women keep spare hosiery to avoid the embarrassment of a laddered stocking.
  • I've never had a pair of tights last long without getting a laddered stocking.
  • It was a classic scene: a nervous bride with a laddered stocking on her wedding day.
  • Finding a laddered stocking on a special occasion is truly frustrating.
  • She recounted the tale of how her dog had caused her favourite laddered stocking.
  • She always carried a spare pair, just in case of a laddered stocking.