Leggings are close-fitting trousers, usually made out of a stretchy fabric.
She is wearing tight, black leggings and a baggy green jersey.
2. plural noun [oft a pair ofNOUN]
Leggings are an outer covering of leather or other strong material, often in the form of trousers, that you wear over yournormal trousers in order to protect them.
...a pair of leggings to slip on over your other clothes.
leggings in British English
(ˈlɛɡɪŋz)
plural noun
1.
an extra outer covering for the lower legs
2.
close-fitting trousers worn by women and children
Derived forms
legginged (ˈlegginged)
adjective
Examples of 'leggings' in a sentence
leggings
Shop here for the best leather leggings.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
She cloned into her and was always wearing tracksuit bottoms and little jumpers or tight leggings.
The Sun (2014)
Wearing the leggings has become second nature.
The Sun (2007)
Leather leggings with flats are pretend casual.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Next day she looked ace as she stepped from a cab in very tight silver leggings.
The Sun (2009)
Choosing leather leggings to go with them gave her a streamlined look to suit her frame.
The Sun (2013)
Leather leggings with heels are not.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
She's wearing leggings that are a little too baggy for her skinny limbs.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The trades, the making of leather leggings or felt hats.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
For added femininity, wear with heels and leather leggings.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
First came the sporty look, with tight running leggings and a plain vest for her daily workout.
The Sun (2011)
We'll be giving ours a rock chick twist and wearing it with leather leggings and faux fur.
The Sun (2010)
I practically lived in leggings and anything stretchy.
The Sun (2015)
I lived in leggings and baggy jumpers.
The Sun (2015)
I go to work in leggings and a baggy jumper as my clothes are so tight.
The Sun (2012)
Wearing knee-length leggings underneath is a fresh look and great if you are less than happy with your legs.
The Sun (2007)
If your shirt is long enough, go for the comfort factor and wear loose and baggy over leggings.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Perfect with your leather leggings.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
And Next's oversized knitted gilet would look fabulous over skinny jeans or leather leggings.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
While skintight leather leggings have been en vogue for a while, fashion editors and stylists are now wearing looser, tailored styles.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Word lists with
leggings
trousers
In other languages
leggings
British English: leggings /ˈlɛɡɪŋz/ NOUN
Leggings are tight trousers that are made out of a fabric which stretches easily.