tights

[ tahyts ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. a skin-tight, one-piece garment for the lower part of the body and the legs, now often made of stretch fabric, originally worn by dancers, acrobats, gymnasts, etc., and later made for general wear for adults and children.
2. a leotard with legs and, sometimes, feet.

tights

/ taɪts /

plural noun

1. 1. Also called (US, Canadian, Austral, and NZ)pantyhose a one-piece clinging garment covering the body from the waist to the feet, worn by women in place of stockings
   2. Also calledleotards a similar, tight-fitting garment worn instead of trousers by either sex
2. a similar garment formerly worn by men, as in the 16th century with a doublet

Word History and Origins

Origin of tights¹

1825–35; noun use of tight; -s ³

Example Sentences

She found some discarded clothing, including a pair of child-sized tights.

From Los Angeles Times

Reciting Carroll’s words, Hahn, who has starred in the miniseries “Mrs. Fletcher” and “Tiny Beautiful Things,” said: “He leaned down and pulled down my tights. His fingers went into my vagina, which was extremely painful. ... It was a horrible feeling. ... Then he inserted his penis. I could certainly feel that pain.”

From Los Angeles Times

While fancy at first, pair it with tights and layer it over a tee, and this little red dress will bring the heat in more ways than one, making it a great candidate for your fall wardrobe.

From Los Angeles Times

All the while, she kept a pen clipped to the front of her leotard and a tiny notepad on which she took notes on her instructor’s occasional corrections tucked into her black tights: activate the upper back muscles, round the elbows, lengthen the sacrum.

From Los Angeles Times

Ruble’s newfound affinity for ballet is part of a wider trend of adults who, after donning tights and tutus in their youth, are now returning to ballet studios in adulthood.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• hosiery
• pantyhose