leggings

Skin-tight leg covering

Leggings are close-fitting garments covering the legs, typically stretchy and worn by women as pants or under other clothing.

Originally athletic wear, leggings became mainstream casual dress: She wore leggings and an oversized sweater.

The term also applies to protective leg coverings worn over trousers, as by soldiers or hikers.

garment

tights

Stretchy leg garment

jeggings · stockings · hosiery · pantyhose · joggers · sweatpants · shorts · skirts · jeans · bodysuits

material

spandex

Elastic synthetic fiber

nylon · fleece · velvet · leather · denim · mesh · bamboo · wool · cashmere · modal

fit

stretchy

Capable of extending

skin-tight · form-fitting · bodycon · contoured · sculpted · compressive · shapewear · slimming · supportive · flexible

athletic

yoga

Mind-body exercise discipline

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

running · cycling · dance · aerobics · crossfit · spinning · training · exercise · fitness · marathon

fashion

trendy

Currently in vogue

printed · designer · layering · outfit · ensemble · athleisure · streetwear · casual · versatile · wardrobe

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

casual · homewear · plush · fleecy · warm · lightweight · everyday · easy · pajamas · weekend

children

toddler

Child learning to walk

colorful · cartoon · character · school · playtime · durable · crawling · growing · adjustable · fun

Categories
Opposites
fit and structure

leggingspalazzo pants

Loose trousers, dramatically flared

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

Phrases
Family

legging, legginess

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G