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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Leggings would not be flying off the shelves, and trend-watchers would not struggle to decode what the “cheugy” aesthetic really means.
From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2021
Belcorva Activewear Leggings Activewear is the new luxury-wear, so spoil her with these soft, stretchy and stylish leggings from Seattle-based Belcorva.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2021
Various student groups declared Tuesday “Leggings Pride Day” and Wednesday “The Leggings Protest,” with more than 2,000 people vowing to dress comfortably as a sign of public protest.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2019
Leggings, these days, have more use cases than jeans.
From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2016
Leggings and overcoat, rubbers that squeeze on, Mittens and sweater a trifle too small; Not in the lot is one thing you can ease on, One that's affixed with no trouble at all.
From Bib Ballads by Fox, Fontaine
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