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 37 of the force gathered around the supervisors, some with their four-legged canine partners, to hear words of appreciation and receive proclamations marking their remarkable, life-saving service. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 21 July 2026

His wife wore a relaxed but put-together look that included wide-legged trousers and a deep red T-shirt, pairing her outfit with black leather flip-flops. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

North Aurora’s Riverfront Park had a distinctly different look Saturday morning, thanks to some four-legged visitors who were clearly the stars of the show. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

The inn also rolls out the red carpet for the four-legged members of the family. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 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