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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.

Etymology

Origin of yoga pants

So called because worn when doing yoga

Example Sentences

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The trial heard how her niece soon used her cash to buy £136 yoga pants.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In 2013, it recalled a popular line of yoga pants after issues with the fabric being too sheer.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

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

From Salon • May 23, 2025

Lydia appeared at the top of the stairs, wearing yoga pants and a hoodie, her hair in a messy ponytail.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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