Definition

A type of clothing that fits closely around the legs, often made from stretchy material, and usually worn by women and children.

Example

She wore a pair of colorful leggings to the gym.

Conversation

I just bought a new pair of leggings for my workout.

Oh nice! Are they comfortable?

Yeah, they fit really well and are super stretchy.

That sounds perfect for exercising!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Legging → The word 'legging' comes from the Old English 'leging', which is derived from 'leg' (meaning the limb) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating a process or action). Thus, 'legging' refers to the action or process related to the leg, often used to describe a type of clothing that covers the legs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'leg' as the limb and '-ing' as indicating an action or process. This helps you remember that 'legging' refers to clothing that is related to the legs.

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