leggings

British  

/ ˈlɛɡɪŋz /

plural noun

1. an extra outer covering for the lower legs

2. close-fitting trousers worn by women and children

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Other Word Forms

• legginged adjective

Example Sentences

The leggings were discontinued a year later, The Wall Street Journal reported in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal

I scrambled out of bed, but tripped pulling on my favorite leggings, ripping them in the process.

From Literature

He wore a helmet with goggles pushed up and leather leggings.

From Literature

There was a tear in the knee of Torak’s buckskin leggings.

From Literature

Hand sanitizer, folders, perfume, a pair of black leggings.

From The Wall Street Journal