noun
leotard
LEE-uh-tahd
noun
1
A tight, one-piece garment covering the torso, often worn for gymnastics, dance, or exercise.
"The gymnast adjusted her leotard before mounting the balance beam."
How to Use Leotard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA snug, stretchy one-piece outfit worn for dance, gymnastics, or workouts.
Word Forms
leotards plural
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Etymology
Named after Jules Léotard, a 19th-century French acrobat who popularised the garment while performing on the trapeze.