noun
tights
tyts
noun
1
A close-fitting garment covering the legs, hips, and feet, typically worn by women or dancers.
"She wore black tights under her skirt."
"Ballet dancers usually wear tights during performances."
How to Use Tights
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA snug, stretchy garment worn on the legs.
UK vs US
British English calls this garment "tights"; American English often calls the sheer version "pantyhose."
Easily confused with
pantyhose →
leggings
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Etymology
From "tight" plus the plural suffix "-s," describing the garment's snug fit.