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Definition of unitard

unitard

/ˈjuːnɪtɑːrd/
u · ni · tard
Plural:unitards
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unitard Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A tight-fitting, one-piece garment of stretchable fabric that covers the torso and legs down to the ankles or knees, worn especially by dancers, gymnasts, and acrobats.

Example

"The contemporary dancer wore a sleek black unitard that allowed the audience to see every line of her movement."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike a leotard, which leaves the legs bare and stops at the hips, a unitard extends down to cover the legs to the ankles or knees.

• Nearby Words

unison
unissued
unit
unitard
unitarian
unitarianism
unitary

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a blend of the Latin-derived prefix 'uni-' (meaning 'one') and 'leotard', named after the 19th-century French acrobat Jules Léotard.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unitard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unitard
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