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

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

In photos from the spread by photographer Rafael Pavarotti shared on Instagram, Madonna rocks a pale pink corset over a white leotard that peeks out the bottom and top. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 June 2026

The factory produced ballet gear, leotards and other athletic attire. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026

Eight national titles shine bright in Oklahoma’s new state-of-the-art facility, but the leotard needs to fit. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 26 May 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