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

The best way to honor their devotion to a four-legged creature? —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025

The lab is home to two highly advanced legged humanoid robots, with the largest standing about 6 feet tall and the smaller reaching roughly the height of a 10-year-old child, as well as a quadruped robot with dog-like attributes and the build of a beagle. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025

Briefly taking human shape, the devil helps Thomasin sign a book that will complete the transaction, then reverts back to his four-legged form. —Keith Phipps, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025

Bowls, beds and room service menus are tailored to four-legged guests. —Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025

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