yoga pants

American  

[yoh-guh pants] / ˈyoʊ gə ˌpænts /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. pants made of a stretchable knit fabric, worn as exercise or casual wear.

   slim-fitting yoga pants with a flared leg.

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Etymology

Origin of yoga pants

So called because worn when doing yoga

Example Sentences

Rows of lime-green mats were filled with children in pajamas, bathing suits and pint-size yoga pants.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lululemon recently came under criticism from analysts for its partnership with the NFL, on concerns that it would further muddle the waters for a company better known for its yoga pants than for football merchandise.

From MarketWatch

"Wellness can feel shame-y. Like if you’re not in yoga pants on day one, you’ve already failed. But that’s not real. What’s real is starting small. Baby steps. Building bridges — ways to start without giving up everything you love. "

From Salon

Like if you’re not in yoga pants on day one, you’ve already failed.

From Salon

L.A. has a buffet table of options to choose from, some left over from the early 20th century, or the ’70s and ’80s, when the New Age Movement took crop here, or even the early 2000s, when spiritual L.A. moms inspired by Madonna were obsessed with Kabbalah and running around town in Hard Tail yoga pants, prayer beads, gauzy white tops and Dolce & Gabbana wraparound sunglasses.

From Los Angeles Times