legged

adjective

leg·​ged ˈle-gəd 

also ˈlā-

British usually

ˈlegd 

: having a leg or legs especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

a four-legged animal

Examples of legged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

About 10 minutes later, the Long March 10B booster descended from space and guided itself into a four-legged frame affixed to an offshore vessel. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

The European, spine-tailed, ring-legged, maritime, and least earwigs are the most common. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026

Too much or too little water flowing south from Lake Okeechobee can wreak havoc on the historic nesting grounds for the long-legged birds. — Alex Harris july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

California also has several state animals and plants, including the California grizzly bear, California red-legged frog, California quail and Pacific leatherback sea turtle. — Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing legged

• black-legged tick
• cross-legged
• red-legged grasshopper
• rough-legged buzzard
• rough-legged hawk
• spindle-legged
• three-legged
• three-legged race
• yellow-legged hornet

Kids Definition

legged

adjective

ˈleg-əd, 

ˈlegd

: having legs especially of a certain kind or number

four-legged

Medical Definition

legged

adjective

leg·​ged

ˈleg-əd, ˈlāg-, British usually ˈlegd

: having a leg or legs especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

a four-legged animal