yoga pants

[ yoh-guh pants ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of yoga pants¹

So called because worn when doing yoga

Example Sentences

Your mother telephoned to ask if she would be wearing yoga pants to Thanksgiving dinner again this year.

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But two years is plenty of time to train and get fit, in Lululemon yoga pants.

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On Monday, Lululemon recalled an entire production run of its ‘Luon’ black yoga pants on account of accidental sheerness.

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The athletic-wear company has recalled its “Luon” yoga pants on account of “sheerness.”

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The 16 mostly 20- and 30-something students are seated on dark blue cushions, wearing office buttondowns or yoga pants.

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