Legging: meaning, definitions and examples

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legging

 

[ หˆlษ›ษกษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing type

Leggings are close-fitting, stretchy pants made of elastic materials, typically worn by women. They are designed to be form-fitting and are often worn for both fashion and athletic purposes. Leggings can vary in thickness and style, ranging from basic black to colorful patterns and prints. They are often paired with tunics or dresses for an everyday look.

Synonyms

exercise pants, tights, yoga pants.

Examples of usage

  • She wore leggings for her yoga class.
  • Leggings are a popular choice for casual outings.
  • I prefer leggings over jeans for comfort.

Translations

Translations of the word "legging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น legging

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‡เค—เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leggings

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ legging

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะณั–ะฝัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ legginsy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใ‚ฎใƒณใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท legging

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ leggins

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท leggins

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ ˆ๊น…์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠุฌู†ุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ legรญny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ legรญny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅบ•่ฃค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ leggingi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leggingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะตะณะณะธะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ”แƒ’แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ leggins

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ leggins

Etymology

The word 'legging' is derived from the Middle English term 'legynge', which means 'a covering for the leg.' Its roots can be traced back to Old Norse 'leggin,' meaning 'the leg.' Initially, the term referred to the leg part of trousers or a similar garment. Over time, leggings evolved from being primarily for men, as part of historical attire, to becoming popular women's wear, especially in the 20th century. The fashion of leggings surged in the 1960s and 1970s with the rise of the fitness trend, making them a staple in casual wear. Today, leggings are a common part of everyday wardrobes, blending style and comfort.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,791, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.