leotard

noun

le·​o·​tard ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd How to pronounce leotard (audio)
: a close-fitting one-piece garment worn especially by dancers, acrobats, and aerialists
also : tights
often used in plural
leotarded adjective

Examples of leotard in a Sentence

Our aerobics instructor wore a bright red leotard.
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The gymnastics apparel brand has designed several leotards for the U.S. Olympics gymnastics team, including the 2024 uniforms. Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Sep. 2024 Biles and Lee emerged to thunderous applause, each wearing warm-up jackets over their leotards. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2024 In the picture, the toddler wore a black leotard with tulle around the arms and legs, looking into the camera as her grandpa snapped her picture. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024 Mainly a black and white collection, leotard tops in black and crystal match perfectly with black skirts. Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for leotard 

Word History

Etymology

Jules Léotard, †1870 French aerial gymnast

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leotard was in 1886

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“Leotard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leotard. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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leotard

noun
le·​o·​tard ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd How to pronounce leotard (audio)
: a tight one-piece garment worn especially by dancers, gymnasts, and acrobats

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