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leotard
[ lee-uh-tahrd ]
noun
- a skintight, one-piece garment for the torso, having a high or low neck, long or short sleeves, and a lower portion resembling either briefs or tights, worn by acrobats, dancers, etc.
leotard
/ ˈlɪəˌtɑːd /
noun
- a tight-fitting garment covering the body from the shoulders down to the thighs and worn by acrobats, ballet dancers, etc
- plural another name for tights
Word History and Origins
Origin of leotard1
Word History and Origins
Origin of leotard1
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Example Sentences
Most notably, she performed Ailey’s 1971 solo “Cry,” where she famously folded, extended and suspended herself in a white long-sleeved leotard and a matching long ruffled skirt.
Ruble, in a black velvet and mesh leotard, was laser focused as she reléved onto the balls of her feet before gently rolling back down to first position.
It was in 1972 that Bowie first adopted his most famous alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, complete with flared jumpsuits and sparkling leotards.
They seem to be mid-conversation, one fixing their hair in a frilly leotard.
Posey, who uses the stage name Mona Liza Million, performed three times at the Pride in the Park celebration wearing a long-sleeve leotard, black shorts and tights, with a shiny metallic boa around his waist.
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