hos- root words — words with the hos- root

The root hos- comes from Old English hosa, meaning covering for the leg. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including hosiery, pantyhose, hosier. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the hos- root

Explore words with hos- — words containing the hos- root and sharing its sense of "covering for the leg". Examples include hosiery, pantyhose, hosier. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does hos- mean?

The hos- root means covering for the leg, from Old English hosa. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.