christmas stocking

Questions

What does christmas stocking mean?

A stocking hung up by a child on Christmas Eve to be filled with gifts, ostensibly by Santa Claus; typically above the fireplace.

Where does christmas stocking come from?

Christmas + stocking

How to pronounce christmas stocking

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “christmas stocking”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “christmas stocking”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “christmas stocking” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.