leotard

noun

le·​o·​tard ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd 

: a close-fitting one-piece garment worn especially by dancers, acrobats, and aerialists

also : tights

—often used in plural

leotarded

ˈlē-ə-ˌtär-dəd 

adjective

Examples of leotard in a Sentence

Our aerobics instructor wore a bright red leotard.

Recent Examples on the Web

Choate appears alone, a vision in a blonde wig, sky-high stilettos, satiny blue robe and leotard — azure blue. —Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025

In the snap, Dacus is seen in a barber chair with shaving cream on her face, as Gavin gives her a sensual shave while wearing a black one-piece leotard. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025

The 22-year-old had a fifth year of eligibility and decided to return, but after competing since the age of two, the leotards are being hung up. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025

In an interview with Newsweek, Kirtley, from Los Angeles, California, discussed the video in which she can be seen strutting her stuff wearing a black leotard and high heels. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Jules Léotard, †1870 French aerial gymnast

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for leotard

• bodyguard
• boulevard
• disregard
• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard

Kids Definition

leotard

noun

le·​o·​tard ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd 

: a tight one-piece garment worn especially by dancers, gymnasts, and acrobats