legging

Stretchy calf sleeve

A legging is a covering for the leg, typically from ankle to knee, worn for warmth or protection—distinct from pants in that it covers only part of the leg.

In the plural, leggings are tight-fitting stretch pants worn by women and girls, popular for exercise and casual wear: She threw on leggings and a hoodie.

garment

tights

Stretchy leg garment

pantyhose · hosiery · jeggings · treggings · capris · shorts · unitard · bodysuit · undergarment · shapewear

fabric

spandex

Elastic synthetic fiber

nylon · fleece · denim · velvet · corduroy · leather · knit · jersey · thermal · wool

fit

compression

Forcing into smaller space

contoured · seamless · waistband · elastic · stretch · comfortable · supportive · slimming · smoothing · non-slip

fitness

yoga

Mind-body exercise discipline

  • pilatesControlled movement exercise method
  • gymExercise facility
  • workoutStructured physical exercise

running · jogging · cycling · crossfit · aerobics · barre · dance · kickboxing · cardio · stretching

protection

padding

Material for cushioning

fencing · cricket · baseball · hockey · knee-pad · gaiters · chaps · puttee

style

high-waisted

Rising above the hips

stirrup · footless · footed · printed · solid · matte · glossy · sheer · opaque · patterned

Categories
Opposites
garment fit

leggingpalazzo pants

Loose trousers, dramatically flared

bell-bottoms · harem pants · cargo pants · culottes · baggy jeans

garment structure

leggingtailored pants

Customized leg garments

trousers · dress pants · slacks · pleated trousers · chinos

Phrases
Family

leggings, legginess

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G