White Sox
Definition
The Chicago White Sox, a Major League Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois, competing in the American League Central division; known for their black-and-white pinstripes and the quirky spelling 'Sox' to evoke socks.
Informal or dialectal plural of 'white sock,' referring to hosiery that is pristine white, often a sartorial no-no after Labor Day.
Examples
The White Sox finally broke their curse with a 2005 World Series sweep—proving even cursed teams can sock it to the haters.
He showed up to the gala in white sox peeking above his tux shoes, channeling unintentional White Sox chic.
Fans chanted 'White Sox!' as the team rebuilt yet again, because nothing says 'hope springs eternal' like trading your stars for prospects.
Pairing white sox with a suit? Bold move—unless you're on the South Side pitching for the Pale Hose.