tights
tights Lexical Profile
tights Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A close-fitting garment covering the body from the waist to the feet, typically made of a stretchable fabric such as nylon or cotton, and worn primarily by women and girls.
"She wore a heavy winter dress paired with thick wool tights to keep her legs warm in the snow."
A form-fitting, stretchable garment worn by dancers, acrobats, or athletes of any gender to provide full freedom of movement.
"The male ballet dancer adjusted his white tights before stepping onto the stage for the final act."
Word Nuance & Usage
In British English, 'tights' commonly refers to sheer hosiery (known as 'pantyhose' in the US), whereas in American English, the term is typically reserved for thicker, opaque leg coverings.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'tight' combined with the plural suffix '-s'. It first appeared in the early 19th century referring specifically to the close-fitting garments worn by acrobats and stage performers.
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