legged

1 of 2

adjective

leg·​ged ˈle-gəd 

also ˈlā-

British usually

ˈlegd 

: having a leg or legs especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

a four-legged animal

legged

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of leg entry 2

Examples of legged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The trousers featured gold buttons down the pockets and were completed with a wide-legged hem. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

His latest project involves programming Frankie and another four-legged robot named Francine. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Reid wore wide-legged Alice + Olivia Xander jeans with a red racing stripe. — Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

The pant’s varied history—from government-issue to preppy icon—is reflected in the styles below, which vary from the wide-legged, flat-front officer-style to more contemporary makes with a tapered leg and stretch-cotton material. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing legged

• black-legged tick
• cross-legged
• red-legged grasshopper
• rough-legged buzzard
• rough-legged hawk
• spindle-legged
• three-legged
• three-legged race
• yellow legged hornet

Kids Definition

legged

adjective

ˈleg-əd, 

ˈlegd

: having legs especially of a certain kind or number

four-legged

Medical Definition

legged

adjective

leg·​ged

ˈleg-əd, ˈlāg-, British usually ˈlegd

: having a leg or legs especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

a four-legged animal