leotard

noun

le·​o·​tard ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd 

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

also : tights

—often 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

Kai floated down the runway in a butterfly-print leotard and a matching low-rise skirt, later changing into a fully sheer floor-length tutu. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Sep. 2026

Another considered a deep-green leotard whose verdant shade complemented the florals of her wrap skirt. — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

One table housed hockey sticks and sparkly leotards dangled from a nearby rack. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

She’s seated atop a speaker box with her leotard and legs peeking out from beneath a rippling veil of rich purple. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Jules Léotard, †1870 French aerial gymnast

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for leotard

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard

Kids Definition

leotard

noun

le·​o·​tard ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd 

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