tights
tyts
Tights (noun) means a close-fitting garment covering the legs, hips, and feet, typically worn by women or dancers. Example: “She wore black tights under her skirt.”
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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.
Synonyms
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leotards
pantyhose
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Rhymes for tights
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What does “tights” mean?
The word “tights” means a close-fitting garment covering the legs, hips, and feet, typically worn by women or dancers. In plain terms, a snug, stretchy garment worn on the legs.
How do you pronounce “tights”?
“Tights” is pronounced tyts (/taɪts/ in IPA).
How do you use “tights” in a sentence?
Here is “tights” used in a sentence: “She wore black tights under her skirt.”
What part of speech is “tights”?
“Tights” is a noun.
Is “tights” a common word?
“Tights” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
