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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Clad in a red leotard, Lana also gave an emotional, energetic interpretation of Sam's story, which revolved around her high school homecoming experience. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025 Wearing a beige leotard and white tutu, with her silky black hair secured in a tight bun, Ito is disarmingly devious in her efforts to seduce Prince Siegfried, played by dancer Lucas Ataide. Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025 So, in a way, a leotard is a styling option that ties back into Pilates’ origin. Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025 Taking the stage in a baby-blue leotard — surrounded by a full band and back-up singers dressed in white — the 25-year-old pop star served up silky vocals and perky choreography before slinking over to Fallon’s interview set-up, taking his spinning chair for a ride and laying across his desk. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 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 13 Apr. 2025.

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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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