How to Use legging in a Sentence

legging

noun
  • Whether worn hiking, to the gym, or on a plane, a good pair of leggings can take you far.
    Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2023
  • In the photo, Moss wears a black fur coat with black leggings and boots.
    Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The models wore pants, coats, leggings, gowns and crop tops.
    Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Start with a plain green T-shirt and matching leggings or a skirt.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 30 July 2023
  • This bundle set comes with a sports bra and pair of leggings for just around $100.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Plus, there’s a drawcord in the waist to prevent the leggings from sliding down.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2023
  • The model threw a floor-length leather trench coat over a black leather tube top and black flare leggings.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 17 May 2023
  • However, at around $120 for a pair of leggings, many were quick to point out the brand’s hypocrisy.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Just don this pink jacket and your fave pair of black leggings to take on the world Pink Ladies-style.
    Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Wearing a cropped black bra top with a cutout and black leggings from Year of Ours, the 42-year-old showed off her toned abs.
    Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • The winning touch was the leather-effect leggings matched with Gucci loafers.
    Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Wear this hip-length top with leggings or jeans, or pair it with your favorite pair of Spanx pants.
    Carly Totten, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Golden stopped on the way to talk with a street vender she’s known for many years, a man who sold leggings, hats, scarves, gloves, and tote bags.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Run, bike, hike — be as active as can be in these leggings that come in loads of colors.
    Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2024
  • These luxe leggings are a must-try, so act fast and take advantage of the price tag for under $60.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2023
  • Pair the skort with the crop top for a summer-ready look, or wear the tank with leggings for more coverage.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 18 July 2023
  • Take a page out of Garner’s book by styling them with a sweater and jeans, or pull them on over a pair of leggings with a raincoat.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Gauff was in head-to-toe New Balance: hot pink sweatshirt, black leggings, black and white low tops.
    Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024
  • The 42-year-old model was doing her workout on the beach, in grey leggings and a matching tank top.
    Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The thick fleece lining ensures the leggings aren't see-through and are comfortable enough for all-day wear.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2023
  • Stretchy, breathable, and endlessly sleek, these leggings are a staple from the gym to the airport.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Hawn, 78, wore a metallic silver coat with fuzzy trim over a navy blue sweater, along with black leggings and boots.
    Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
  • There are leggings and cushy sneakers, all ready to be in heavy rotation in your wardrobe.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 9 July 2023
  • In the first photo, the model lounges on a bed in a sheer white top, white fishnet cutout leggings, and white pumps, her dark hair a shock against the all-white bed.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Mar. 2023
  • The store associates replaced the pair and also gave her a sweatshirt, shirt and leggings.
    Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The brand made our list of the best workout leggings, and its sleek skort is a favorite of one Buy Side editor.
    Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Pair it with leggings, jeans, slacks, or shorts, then head out to dinner looking like a million bucks.
    Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
  • The smocked elastic can be worn on or off the shoulders, and the flowy hem adds movement that works perfectly over leggings or jeans.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The set includes the sports bra and leggings and is available in various colors.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024
  • In classic black, these leggings are versatile enough to pair with a wide range of outfits.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023

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