legging

American  

[leg-ing] / ˈlɛg ɪŋ /

Also leggin

noun

1. a covering for the leg, usually extending from the ankle to the knee but sometimes higher, worn by soldiers, riders, workers, etc.

2. (used with a plural verb) leggings,

   1. close-fitting knit pants.

   2. the pants of a two-piece snowsuit.

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Other Word Forms

• legginged
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of legging

First recorded in 1745–55; leg + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In its suit, Lululemon said that five Peloton-branded women’s bra and legging products, including the Strappy Bra, the Cadent Laser Dot Bra and the Cadent Laser Dot Legging, “were infringing” on six Lululemon patents.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2021

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Legging patterns feature Marylin Monroe and military camouflage Photograph: Kirsten O'Regan That love starts with the clothes.

From The Guardian • Oct. 29, 2015

Legging it to the Northward at the rate of knots—eight points off his course, if he thinks he's going to get anywhere near us … Ah!

From The Long Trick by Bartimeus