leggings

/ ˈlɛɡɪŋz /

plural noun

1. an extra outer covering for the lower legs

2. close-fitting trousers worn by women and children

Other Word Forms

• legginged adjective

Example Sentences

I’d suggest a light puffy jacket if there’s no rain in the forecast, and pants and thermal leggings to keep the chill off.

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Rivas was wearing a tube top and small black leggings when her body was found, according to the medical examiner’s office.

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But she had wavy black hair and was wearing a tube top and black leggings.

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Ms Evans said: "Chris used to say it was very important people dressed in what was called 'the culture'…It often involved black Lycra leggings, tight-fitting tops and that sort of thing."

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When his county team-mates were conducting their pre-season media duties in March, Stokes was jogging between cones in a woolly hat and leggings.

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