leotard
noun
le·o·tard
ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd 
: a close-fitting one-piece garment worn especially by dancers, acrobats, and aerialists
Examples of leotard in a Sentence
Our aerobics instructor wore a bright red leotard.
Recent Examples on the Web
And even behind the scenes of bedazzling and going all out with a leotard.
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The leotard, cut particularly high on the hips, is being roundly called out as inappropriate for the world’s most famous sporting event.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
The actor paired a dangerously high-cut leotard styled with tights.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024
In some more photos, Luna could be seen taking some dance portraits, wearing a leotard and tutu, as well as constructing what looks like a diorama with a glue gun.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
What would happen to me, having been taken away wearing a leotard and some stilettos?
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024
Photos show a bright, bubbly girl modeling evening dresses, high-end workout gear and dance leotards.
—Michael H. Keller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024
With its classic leotard silhouette, this option is an excellent basic piece that layers well with virtually any ensemble.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
An 8-year-old girl smiles for a headshot wearing a pink denim vest over a two-piece leotard.
—Michael H. Keller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The leotard, cut particularly high on the hips, is being roundly called out as inappropriate for the world’s most famous sporting event.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
The actor paired a dangerously high-cut leotard styled with tights.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024
In some more photos, Luna could be seen taking some dance portraits, wearing a leotard and tutu, as well as constructing what looks like a diorama with a glue gun.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
What would happen to me, having been taken away wearing a leotard and some stilettos?
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024
Photos show a bright, bubbly girl modeling evening dresses, high-end workout gear and dance leotards.
—Michael H. Keller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024
With its classic leotard silhouette, this option is an excellent basic piece that layers well with virtually any ensemble.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
An 8-year-old girl smiles for a headshot wearing a pink denim vest over a two-piece leotard.
—Michael H. Keller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024
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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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