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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In this era, powerful, complex stories of the intrepid human spirit sit next to ephemeral tales of cheaply made, mildew-ridden leggings.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
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
Lululemon and Vuori also face additional competition from cheaper dupes of items like leggings and tops.
From MarketWatch ● May 31, 2026
The leggings were discontinued a year later, The Wall Street Journal reported in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
Ivy blinked a few times to make sure she wasn’t dreaming, but it really was June, wearing a dark purple sundress and grass-green leggings.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
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