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 called: leotards. 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

But enough people remember Cain in blue tights and a red cape so that he’s a regular on the fan convention circuit.

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That mindset carries into competition, where Kutrosky suits up with tights, an old race jersey and gloves to grip the railings.

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The “leather” in question refers to a mother’s jacket, and the “underwear” to a pair of green briefs worn over tights by an older child as part of a colorful outfit.

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The aptly dramatic “Am I the Drama?” cover art features Cardi B in an abstract red body suit and matching fishnet tights grabbing the heel of one of her sky-high platform pumps.

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She was in the John Lewis store in Brent Cross, west London with her children to find a leotard, tutu and tights for her three-year-old daughter Emily, who was about to start ballet lessons.

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Related Words

• hosiery 
• pantyhose