legging

leg·ging | \ ˈle-gən

How to pronounce legging (audio)

also ˈlā-, -giŋ \

variants: or leggin \ ˈle-gən

How to pronounce leggin (audio)

also ˈlā- \

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

Recent Examples on the Web But the allegations against Lululemon—a premium label built on sales of leggings that can cost well upwards of $100 —make clear labor abuses in clothing supply chains aren’t just a problem of fast fashion. — Marc Bain, Quartz, "Even high-end brands like Lululemon face disturbing allegations of worker abuse," 15 Oct. 2019 She was last seen wearing a pink jacket, purple unicorn shirt, black tiger print leggings and black boots. — Vic Ryckaert, Indianapolis Star, "Silver Alert issued for missing 6-year-old Indiana girl," 20 Mar. 2019 This was maybe half an hour in, a confession uttered with defiant if quivering conviction by a statuesque blonde in her 40s wearing leather leggings and a giant curly lamb fur coat. — Lizzy Goodman, The Cut, "Just Ask," 23 Jan. 2018 She was last seen wearing dark-colored pants/leggings and a dark-colored hoodie. — NBC News, "Six years of Dateline's Missing in America: 134 still missing," 5 Dec. 2019 Head to Palais Montcalm, an outdoor ice-skating rink where the hip kids ice dance to glam-rock hits in flowery spandex leggings and leather jackets. — Outside Online, "How to Spend a Winter Weekend in Québec City," 2 Oct. 2019 She was dressed in a gray sweater and matching leggings from Costco, her hair tucked behind her ears under a baseball cap. — Ana Faguy, baltimoresun.com, "‘With help, you will get better’: Howard group offers support to those going through postpartum depression," 11 Dec. 2019 The collection includes two options: One is a full-coverage swimsuit made up of a top and leggings. — Marc Bain, Quartzy, "Nike courts a growing Muslim market with innovative, modest swimwear," 10 Dec. 2019 The full coverage suit is available along with a separate hijab, tunic top and swim leggings. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, "A new Nike swimwear line includes a swim hijab," 10 Dec. 2019

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17 Jan 2020

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“Legging.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legging. Accessed 20 January 2020.

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