Advertisement

Advertisement

legging

[ leg-ing ]

noun

  1. a covering for the leg, usually extending from the ankle to the knee but sometimes higher, worn by soldiers, riders, workers, etc. Compare chaps, gaiter, puttee.
  2. leggings, (used with a plural verb)
    1. close-fitting knit pants.
    2. the pants of a two-piece snowsuit.


Discover More

Other Word Forms

  • gԲ adjective
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of legging1

First recorded in 1745–55; leg + -ing 1
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

"I had tight leggings on so I went on the beauty bed in the back to take them down because I thought that might ease the pain," she said.

From

I mean, look, I’m the first one to perform in leggings and sneakers when I’m on tour, but for a special, and it should be special, you want to give them a show.

From

Couples with "baskets of bottled beer and blankets", children wildly misidentifying pigeons and press photographers resignedly legging it around the grass in an attempt to get their shot all added to the chaos.

From

Breckenridge said she wore fleece-lined leggings that give the illusion of skin under her wedding dress to deal with the cold temperatures.

From

The public swarmed Đài’s shows clad in denim, leggings and neon tees, doused in Aqua Net.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


leggieroleggings