leotard

noun

le·​o·​tard ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd How to pronounce leotard (audio)
: a close-fitting one-piece garment worn especially by dancers, acrobats, and aerialists
also : tights
often used in plural
leotarded adjective

Examples of leotard in a Sentence

Our aerobics instructor wore a bright red leotard.
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The glamorous ensemble was the latest in a long line of style moments for the gymnast, whose unique leotards were the talk of Paris over the summer. Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 Lose the wrestling leotards, throw on the grills and candy paint the Caddy. Angel Diaz, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024 During the set, Roan wore a red leotard as her stage lit up in reds and yellows. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 The minute-long video opens with Rodrigo on stage, dressed in a sparkly red leotard. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for leotard 

Word History

Etymology

Jules Léotard, †1870 French aerial gymnast

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leotard was in 1886

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“Leotard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leotard. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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leotard

noun
le·​o·​tard ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd How to pronounce leotard (audio)
: a tight one-piece garment worn especially by dancers, gymnasts, and acrobats

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