noun
legs
lehgz
noun
1
The streaks that form on the inside of a wine glass after swirling, used informally to judge a wine's body.
"This red has great legs — you can tell it has a high alcohol content."
2
A film, show, or trend's ability to keep drawing an audience over time.
"The movie had real legs, staying in theaters for months."
How to Use Legs
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeyond the literal body part, "legs" can describe wine streaks or how long something keeps its popularity.
Common pairings
this story has legs
the wine has legs
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This red has great _____ — you can tell it has a high alcohol content.