leggings
Britishplural noun
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an extra outer covering for the lower legs
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close-fitting trousers worn by women and children
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Example Sentences
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Pupils now wear leggings or jogging bottoms, a t-shirt and a hoodie, with black trainers.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
She arrived to the Marriott hotel sporting a bright red sports bra and leggings, paired with a large fur coat to shield her from the beach chill.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
The leggings are made of an advanced polymer — a distant cousin to a plastic milk jug — with fibers that are incredibly strong and durable.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
Some said the material of the Get Low leggings was too sheer to do much bending or squatting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
In fact, he wears no mantle even in the cold weather, only leggings and breechcloth.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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