Leggings Meaning in English
word · lemma: legging
ˈɫɛɡɪŋz
LEG-ingz
lˈɛɡɪŋz
LEG-ingz
Definition
Leggings are tight-fitting, stretchy pants that usually reach the ankles and are often worn for exercise, fashion, or comfort.
Usage & Nuances
'Leggings' are almost always used in the plural. Common with 'wear', 'pair of leggings', 'workout leggings'. They differ from tights (which have feet) and yoga pants (often thicker). Usually informal, for casual or fitness situations.
Spanish: leggings - mallasPortuguese (BR): leggings - calça leggingPortuguese (PT): leggings - leggings (roupa) - calças justasChinese (Simplified): 打底裤 - 紧身裤Chinese (Traditional): 打底褲 - 緊身褲Hindi: लेगिंग्सArabic: ليجينز - بنطال ضيقBengali: লেগিংস - আঁটসাঁট প্যান্টRussian: леггинсыJapanese: レギンスVietnamese: quần leggingKorean: 레깅스Turkish: taytUrdu: لیگنگزIndonesian: legging
Example Sentences
Do these leggings go with my shirt?
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I live in leggings on weekends—they're just so easy!
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My favorite leggings have pockets for my phone.
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I bought new leggings for the gym.
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She wears black leggings every day.
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These leggings are very comfortable.
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