leotard

[ lee-uh-tahrd ]

noun

1. 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

1. a tight-fitting garment covering the body from the shoulders down to the thighs and worn by acrobats, ballet dancers, etc
2. plural another name for tights

Word History and Origins

Origin of leotard¹

1915–20; named after Jules Léotard, 19th-century French aerialist

Word History and Origins

Origin of leotard¹

C19: named after Jules Léotard, French acrobat

Related Words

• hosiery
• pantyhose