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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Arizmendi, 55, fresh from an early morning workout, in leggings, a black fleece jacket, and purple running shoes with fluorescent orange laces, is the preeminent hummingbird expert in Mexico. — National Geographic, "Inside the Black Market Hummingbird Love Charm Trade," 18 Apr. 2018 Good for Dancing Beyoncé dances in front of Jacques-Louis David’s The Coronation of Napoleon wearing a bra and leggings by Burberry. — Emilia Petrarca, The Cut, "Here’s Who Designed Each Look From Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s ‘Apesh*t’ Video," 18 June 2018 The uniform is Tesla Casual: black distressed or detailed leggings, designer T-shirts, and European handbags crafted from equal parts leather and hubris. — Karen Helle, chicagotribune.com, "Go ahead, hate Goop; Gwyneth Paltrow is having the last laugh," 14 June 2018 The artist Yvette Mayorga, clad in a black sports bra and leggings, stands arms akimbo behind a barbed wire fence near the U.S.-Mexico border. — Kerry Cardoza, Chicago Reader, "The American dream, in frosting: the art of Yvette Mayorga," 25 Apr. 2018 The big deals this week: Bluetooth smart leggings, YPWeek and the Greek Freak's latest accolade. — Sarah Hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Be MKE: Goodbye Boston Store, selfie-free zones and a new brewery opening," 18 Apr. 2018 Skirt Sports has since expanded to offer everything from leggings to bras to jackets. — Louise Green, SELF, "40 of the Best Plus-Size Fitness Brands You Need to Know," 10 Mar. 2018 All profits from the leggings benefit the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA). — Bella Gerard, Health.com, "This New Aerie Collection Was Designed By Aly Raisman and Iskra Lawrence," 8 Mar. 2018 These Adidas by Stella McCartney leggings are a little wacky, but wacky in a good way. — The Editors, The Cut, "41 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Miu Miu to Missoni," 13 July 2018

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