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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One woman wears skin-tight crime-scene-tape leggings, while a pair of best friends proudly show off their crime-scene-tape homemade bags - complete with blood-spatter fabric lining.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Chanelle was last seen wearing black leggings and a black Airmax puffer coat.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
That’s right, the racers are required to wear leggings that cannot be sliced through by skis with edges sharp as Cuisinart blades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2026
In 2024, Lululemon stopped selling its Breezethrough leggings after customers complained that the fabric was too thin and the V-shaped seam lines were asymmetrical and unflattering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Jasmine wore glossy pink lipstick, black leggings, and a T-shirt that said Los Angeles.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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