leotard
noun
le·o·tard
ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd 
: a close-fitting one-piece garment worn especially by dancers, acrobats, and aerialists
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Our aerobics instructor wore a bright red leotard.
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Another, in a leotard, is trying out choreography near a catwalk that extends into the absent crowd.
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
That came after a 2021 demo that was just a guy in leotard.
—PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2025
Pop stars have been performing in bodysuits for decades—the leotard silhouette is visually striking while also giving freedom of movement, and can be easily layered over for quick costume changes.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
Dust them off and tap into one of the major streetwear trends of 2025 by teaming them with a leotard.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
That came after a 2021 demo that was just a guy in leotard.
—PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2025
Pop stars have been performing in bodysuits for decades—the leotard silhouette is visually striking while also giving freedom of movement, and can be easily layered over for quick costume changes.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
Dust them off and tap into one of the major streetwear trends of 2025 by teaming them with a leotard.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Leotard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leotard. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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leotard
noun
le·o·tard
ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd
: a tight one-piece garment worn especially by dancers, gymnasts, and acrobats
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