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

Kendall Jenner used it as an accent piece, pairing a statement scarf with straight-legged jeans and a black jacket, cloche, and flats. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026

This story is a reminder of how, despite the dangers of war, some people see the need to put their lives at risk to help the most vulnerable, in this case, the four-legged creatures who so often desperately need the help. —Richie Duchon, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025

Don’t Forget Your Furry Friends For those with four-legged partners in adventure, Freedom Park offers dog-friendly areas, so your pup can join the weekend fun. —Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025

The humanoid performs spins, punches, one-legged stances, rapid kicks, and low sweeps, then transitions into aerobatic sequences. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025

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