legged

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

Examples of legged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anyone bringing a four-legged friend may want to get to the railroad even earlier, since leashed, friendly dogs can ride for free. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

To that point, there were some four-legged friends unsure of what to make of the large sculptures. — Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

The shift is especially evident in Miami, where hotels are competing to cater to the wealthy travelers who expect every member of the family — including the four-legged ones — to enjoy five-star treatment. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

The machine features a humanoid upper body, four-legged mobility, and modular arm mounts that can carry tools such as a chainsaw. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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