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

Recently, the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge – Western Regional Dog Surfing Competition has become the headline event for four-legged surfers. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025

Experts say that growing misinformation and concerns about vaccines for pets—happening in tandem with plummeting childhood vaccination rates and efforts to end vaccine mandates—represent a serious public-health issue that has ramifications for humans as well as their four-legged family members. —Angela Haupt, Time, 13 Nov. 2025

In its four-legged form, the robot looks and performs much like previous offerings from rival companies such as Swiss Mile. —New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025

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