English · Word Candidate

hose

/həʊz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: hoses · hosen · hosing · hosed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A stocking-like garment worn on the legs; pantyhose, women's tights.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To water or spray with a hose.

Verb

Only days before the garden opens, the concrete is hosed down with a high-pressure jet and scrubbed.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To spray as if with a hose; to spray in great quantity.

Verb

His guns hosed down the vessel's decks, sweeping them clear of sailors, blowing holes in the bulkheads, and smashing gun positions.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “hose” mean?

A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid.

Is “hose” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.