legging

Everyday

1. Leggings: tight, stretchy trousers, usually for girls and women, worn for sport, dance or everyday. tree →
2. Leggings: warm outer coverings for the legs, worn over trousers in snow, or by soldiers and riders in the past. tree →
3. The singular «legging» means one leg of such a garment, and is rare. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and children's clothes: leggings for PE, dance, under a skirt or dress. In stories from long ago: a cowboy's or soldier's leggings. School uniform rules sometimes mention leggings. Phrases: «a pair of leggings», «black leggings», «leggings and a T-shirt».

Examples

• She wore black leggings to dance class. tree →
• I need a new pair of leggings for PE. tree →
• My little sister has leggings with stars on them. tree →
• In winter I wear leggings under my jeans. tree →
• The old soldier wore leather leggings. tree →
• One legging had a hole at the knee. tree →
• Are leggings allowed with the school uniform? tree →

Note

Usually plural: «leggings are», «a pair of leggings» (like «trousers», «jeans»). The singular «legging» appears only when talking about one leg. «Tights» cover the feet; leggings stop at the ankle or calf.