1 plural hos·es : a long, usually rubber tube that liquids or gases can flow through [count] ▪ There are several hoses stored in the shed. ▪ a fire hose [=a hose used to spray water on a fire] ▪ a garden hose [=a hose used to water a garden] [noncount] ▪ We need another 50 feet of hose. — see pictures at gardening, scuba diving 2 hose [plural] : clothes (such as stockings, socks, and pantyhose) that are worn on the legs and feet
▪ women's hose —called also hosiery
▪ women's hose —called also hosiery





