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

The leggings were discontinued a year later, The Wall Street Journal reported in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal

I scrambled out of bed, but tripped pulling on my favorite leggings, ripping them in the process.

From Literature

He wore a helmet with goggles pushed up and leather leggings.

From Literature

Something was gripping his legging just above the ankle.

From Literature

Hand sanitizer, folders, perfume, a pair of black leggings.

From The Wall Street Journal