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

Red-legged partridges have been a favorite game bird in Europe for millennia; its bones even show up in Paleolithic settlements. —Maggie Koerth, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025

Social media videos of four-legged companions watching the movie adaptation of the beloved holiday classic have gone viral as pups of all shapes and sizes appear to be intently watching, especially when the Grinch, played by Jim Carrey, is on screen with Max, his dog and companion. —James Powel, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025

After your four-legged guests go home, toss the blanket into the washing machine and dryer for an easy reset. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025

The festive frolic at The Colony Animal Care Services looked fit for a four-legged king. —Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 Dec. 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