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
Other Word Forms
- legginged adjective
Example Sentences
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Hand sanitizer, folders, perfume, a pair of black leggings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
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 were trying to speak, and they clustered around her feet and even tried to pluck at her leggings, though the taboo held them back.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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