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stockinet

stockinet

8.8
A soft, loosely knitted fabric used for baby clothes or underwear
  • noun
  • /ˈstɑːkɪnɛt/
  • Specialized
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  • The newborn was wrapped in a soft stockinet blanket.

Examples

  • Her undergarments were made of breathable stockinet for extra comfort.

  • Traditional stockinet is often used in hospitals to cover dressings.

  • The baby wore a stockinet onesie.

  • I bought some soft stockinets for my niece.

  • The baby wore a cozy stockinet hat to keep warm in the chilly weather.

  • The newborn was wrapped in a soft stockinet blanket after the bath.

  • Her undergarments were made of soft stockinet for maximum comfort.

Synonyms

stockinette
vsstockinet
  • Specialized
1 8.1

Soft, stretchy knit cloth used for baby clothes and underwear

focuses on loose knitting rather than stretch

How Soft

velvet
149 2.5
fleece
22 3.2
stockinet
  • Specialized
8.8
cotton
115 1.0
burlap
  • US
23 6.1

Surface Forms

stockinet singular
stockinets plural

Etymology

Stockinet comes from the idea of a small stocking, with the French ending -ette meaning 'little'. So think of stockinet as a 'small stocking' that became a soft, loose-knit cloth like a tiny sock used for babies and underwear, which is why the word now means a soft knitted fabric.