leotard
noun
le·o·tard
ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd 
: a close-fitting one-piece garment worn especially by dancers, acrobats, and aerialists
Examples of leotard in a Sentence
Our aerobics instructor wore a bright red leotard.
Recent Examples on the Web
Under the watchful eye of two publicists, Tay sits opposite me on the floor of the studio, wearing a floral leotard, her mom’s old Juicy Couture hoodie, and Christian Dior platform sandals.
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Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2023
Her all-black bartender’s ensemble has been swapped for the glittering, sequined leotards that little kids dream about wearing on stage.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 30 Oct. 2023
The song dropped with a dance performance video featuring the BLACKPINK artist in a red dress and joined by a crew of back-up dancers in black leotards.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
Gymnastics fans will recognize Lila's leotard brand, GK Elite, which is the same brand the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team wears.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 4 Oct. 2023
Now the girls share a stuffed unicorn, clad with a little leotard, in her memory.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 24 Oct. 2023
Lycra leotards popularized by Jazzercise and aerobics made their way into street fashion in the ’80s.
—Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2023
This week, Alison Brie donned a thong leotard, cowboy boots, and angel wings in an Instagram Story.
—Emily J. Shiffer, Women's Health, 30 Aug. 2023
The August 13 event was exclusively reported by InStyle.
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Center Stage
Pink takes the stage in a sparkly leotard during her set at Comerica Park in Detroit on August 16.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
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Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2023
Her all-black bartender’s ensemble has been swapped for the glittering, sequined leotards that little kids dream about wearing on stage.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 30 Oct. 2023
The song dropped with a dance performance video featuring the BLACKPINK artist in a red dress and joined by a crew of back-up dancers in black leotards.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
Gymnastics fans will recognize Lila's leotard brand, GK Elite, which is the same brand the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team wears.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 4 Oct. 2023
Now the girls share a stuffed unicorn, clad with a little leotard, in her memory.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 24 Oct. 2023
Lycra leotards popularized by Jazzercise and aerobics made their way into street fashion in the ’80s.
—Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2023
This week, Alison Brie donned a thong leotard, cowboy boots, and angel wings in an Instagram Story.
—Emily J. Shiffer, Women's Health, 30 Aug. 2023
The August 13 event was exclusively reported by InStyle.
21
Center Stage
Pink takes the stage in a sparkly leotard during her set at Comerica Park in Detroit on August 16.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Jules Léotard, †1870 French aerial gymnast
First Known Use
1886, in the meaning defined above
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“Leotard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leotard. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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leotard
noun
le·o·tard
ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd
: a tight one-piece garment worn especially by dancers, gymnasts, and acrobats
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