leg warmer

or legwarmer

noun

1. a footless, stockinglike knitted covering for the leg, usually worn over tights, trousers, boots, etc., for warmth, as in a dance class or while exercising, or as a fashion accessory.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leg warmer¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Cherrie was dressed for the weather in a coat, a denim skirt, a leotard, a pair of blue leg warmers and her Cabbage Patch Kids earmuffs.

From Ozy