legging

noun

leg·ging | \ ˈle-gən also ˈlā-

, -giŋ\

variants: or leggin

Definition of legging

: a covering (as of leather or cloth) for the leg —usually used in plural also : tights

Examples of legging in a Sentence

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Plus, lots of space around the calves for Uniqlo Heattech leggings and socks to stay extra warm. — Anny Choi, Vogue, "Vogue Staffers Pick the Best Shoes to Wear to Work This Winter," 25 Jan. 2019 Thankful for the fact that leggings are considered trendy still. — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "Kelly Clarkson Just Got Real About Her Holiday Weight Gain," 2 Jan. 2019 With a big black beard, sheepskin leggings and a staff, he is seen gazing into the distance from a mountainous, arid landscape. — Adrian Higgins, The Seattle Times, "Scientists thought they had created the perfect tree. But it became a nightmare.," 17 Sep. 2018 Last year, after a period of rapid growth in LuLaRoe’s seller network, consumers began filing lawsuits saying the company’s leggings were defective and its refund policy wasn’t being honored. — Andrew Scurria, WSJ, "Leggings Seller LuLaRoe Hit With $49 Million Creditor Lawsuit," 3 Dec. 2018 My favorite piece were the leggings, which didn’t feel too tight or revealing and had the most comfortable waist band. — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE.com, "We Tried It: Working Out in Susan Lucci's QVC Line (In Hopes of Looking as Good as the 71-Year-Old!)," 20 Apr. 2018 She's also seen people wear the silk pajama pants with T-shirts or turtlenecks, and linen dresses over leggings or more structured jeans. — Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, "How to Wear Pajamas on a Plane And Still Look Good," 5 June 2018 Nice team, but way overdressed: undershirts, full compression sleeves, full-coverage leggings. — Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, "Warriors’, Rockets’ players in sync with home states’ vibe," 12 May 2018 Layer it over leggings or jeans for a more professional look. — The Editors, Outside Online, "17 Graduation Gifts for Her," 24 Apr. 2018

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