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

Deandre Ayton screened Jokic away from the rebound, Reaves chased it down, turned, drove baseline and tossed up a one-legged floater that went in. —Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026

Four-legged friends have new travel options in 2026. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026

At what point on the two-week voyage did someone realize the ship had a four-legged passenger? —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026

Explore the miniature world of six-legged creatures and witness these tiny bugs teach big lessons about life. —Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 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