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

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

She wore a camouflage jacket, tights with a skull print, white sneakers and sunglasses.

From Los Angeles Times

There was no way to predict back when Adam West wore the Batman tights — back when Batman wore tights — that comic books would become the main driver of Hollywood content.

From Los Angeles Times

Club kid platforms accessorized with ripped black tights.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• hosiery
• pantyhose