knee socks

Shin-high hosiery

Knee socks are socks that extend to just below the knee.

They stay up through elastic bands or ribbed cuffs.

Common in school uniforms, athletic wear, and fashion contexts: She paired knee socks with a plaid skirt.

Distinguished from ankle socks and thigh-highs by their mid-leg length.

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athletic wear · hosiery · slouchy · school uniforms · cheerleader · preppy · nylons · thigh-high · clothing · patterned · ribbed · schoolgirl · accessory · stretchy · apparel · elastic · cotton · garters

Categories
Opposites
leg coverage length

knee socksno-show socks

Ankle-free foot liners

invisible socks · anklets · ankle socks · bare feet · footies

visibility/exposure

knee socksbare legs

barefoot · opaque tights · leggings

Family

kneesock, kneesocks

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G