leggings
leggings Lexical Profile
leggings Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Tight-fitting, stretchy trousers typically made of cotton, nylon, or spandex that cover the legs from the waist to the ankles, worn for casual fashion, exercise, or warmth.
"She wore a pair of black athletic leggings and a comfortable sweatshirt for her morning jog in the park."
Sturdy outer coverings made of leather, canvas, or heavy cloth worn over the lower legs from the knee to the ankle to protect against mud, brush, cold, or moisture.
"The horseback riders fastened thick leather leggings over their boots before heading into the thorny scrubland."
• Rhymes for leggings
Word Origin & Etymology
Attested in the mid-18th century, formed from the noun "leg" combined with the suffix "-ing" (denoting a covering or material), originally referring to protective leather or cloth coverings worn over the lower legs.
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