legged

adjective

leg·​ged ˈle-gəd How to pronounce legged (audio)
also ˈlā-
British usually
ˈlegd How to pronounce legged (audio)
: having a leg or legs especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
a four-legged animal

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Among these plant-eating, long-necked, thick-legged dinosaurs, with a torso containing a huge gut, were the Diplodocus and Brontosaurus. Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 15 May 2026 These include niceties like complimentary garment bags in closets and a pet park with space for four-legged guests to play with toys and water bowls that can be sent to the room. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026 Consisting of track jackets and jerseys with corset details, knee-high soccer boots and wide-legged pants with stripes up the side, the collection was a hit with the majority of pieces selling out. Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 14 May 2026 With that in mind, look to visually boost your bedroom with a long-legged dresser. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for legged

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of legged was in the 14th century

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“Legged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legged. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

legged

adjective
ˈleg-əd
ˈlegd
: having legs especially of a certain kind or number
four-legged

Medical Definition

legged

adjective
leg·​ged
ˈleg-əd, ˈlāg-, British usually ˈlegd
: having a leg or legs especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
a four-legged animal

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