sox
word · lemma: sock
/ˈsɑks/
sahks
/sˈɒks/
soks
Definition
'Sox' is an informal or old-fashioned spelling of 'socks', most commonly used in the names of American baseball teams, like the Boston Red Sox or Chicago White Sox.
Usage & Nuances
Almost never used outside North American sports team names or playful contexts. If talking about clothing, always use 'socks'. 'Sox' does not refer to an actual object, but to team names.
Spanish: calcetín (forma poco común, generalmente usado como nombre de equipo)Portuguese (BR): meia (forma arcaica/informal, especialmente nome de time)Portuguese (PT): meia (forma arcaica/informal, sobretudo nome de equipa)Chinese (Simplified): 短袜 (主要用于球队名称，非标准拼写)Chinese (Traditional): 短襪 (主要用於球隊名稱，非標準拼寫)Hindi: मोज़ा (पुराना या विशेष नाम, विशेष रूप से टीम नामों में)Arabic: جورب (تهجئة غير رسمية، غالباً تستخدم كاسم فريق)Bengali: সক্স (বেসবল দল)Russian: Сокс (бейсбольная команда)Japanese: ソックス（野球チーム名）Vietnamese: Sox (đội bóng chày)Korean: 삭스 (야구팀 이름)Turkish: Sox (beyzbol takımı adı)Urdu: ساکس (بیس بال ٹیم)Indonesian: Sox (tim bisbol)
Example Sentences
My brother collects Red Sox baseball cards.
basic
If you’re in Boston, catching a Red Sox game at Fenway Park is a must.
natural
The Boston Red Sox are my favorite baseball team.
basic
Do you watch the Chicago White Sox games?
basic
Tickets for the Red Sox game sold out in minutes.
natural
He's been a die-hard White Sox fan since childhood.
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