Tights: meaning, definitions and examples

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tights

[ taɪts ]

Noun

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clothing

Tights are a type of clothing item that covers the legs and sometimes the waist. They are typically made of a stretchy material such as nylon or lycra, and are worn by both men and women for warmth or as a fashion statement.

Synonyms

leggings, pantyhose, stockings.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
tights	Usually refers to a close-fitting garment covering the legs, waist, and feet. Commonly worn by dancers, athletes, or under skirts/dresses in colder weather. She wore a pair of black tights to keep warm under her dress during winter
leggings	Tight-fitting pants that are typically worn as casual or athletic wear. They do not cover the feet and are often made of stretchy material. She prefers wearing leggings when she goes for a run because they are comfortable and flexible
stockings	Typically refers to garments that cover the legs and feet but do not extend to the waist. Often associated with formal or lingerie contexts, and can be held up with a garter belt. She chose silk stockings to wear with her evening dress for a sophisticated look
pantyhose	A sheer, form-fitting garment that covers the legs, waist, and often the feet. Typically worn for formal occasions or professional settings for a smoother look under clothing. She slipped into a pair of pantyhose to complete her professional outfit for the meeting

Examples of usage

She wore black tights with her dress.
He prefers to wear tights when practicing yoga.

Translations

Translations of the word "tights" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meia-calça

🇮🇳 मोज़े

🇩🇪 Strumpfhose

🇮🇩 celana ketat

🇺🇦 колготки

🇵🇱 rajstopy

🇯🇵 タイツ

🇫🇷 collants

🇪🇸 medias

🇹🇷 külotlu çorap

🇰🇷 타이츠

🇸🇦 جوارب ضيقة

🇨🇿 punčocháče

🇸🇰 pančuchy

🇨🇳 紧身裤

🇸🇮 hlačne nogavice

🇮🇸 sokkabuxur

🇰🇿 қолғап

🇬🇪 კოლგოტი

🇦🇿 kolqotlar

🇲🇽 medias

Etymology

The word 'tights' originated in the early 19th century as a term for close-fitting garments worn on the legs. It has evolved over time to specifically refer to the stretchy legwear we know today. The popularity of tights has grown in recent decades, with a wide variety of styles and colors available for both practical and fashion purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,769, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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