How to Use legging in a Sentence

legging

noun
  • Evening gowns with the leggings, gloves and shoes built in.
    — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2020
  • In the low 40s, layer on a tank top, a light zip-up, a vest, and leggings.
    — Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 7 Nov. 2014
  • Like the leggings, the Glow Up Tank Top is comfy as can be.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2025
  • For a black cat, pair a black shirt with black leggings/pants and/or a black skirt.
    — NBC News, 24 Oct. 2019
  • She was last seen in jean shorts, black leggings and tan boots.
    — Max Londberg, kansascity, 12 Jan. 2018
  • Whether worn hiking, to the gym, or on a plane, a good pair of leggings can take you far.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Pair it with some straight-leg jeans, leggings, or a skirt.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 4 Mar. 2025
  • In the photo, Moss wears a black fur coat with black leggings and boots.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The models wore pants, coats, leggings, gowns and crop tops.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023
  • For a fun treat that’s a blast for kids: do NOT eat these high-tech leggings.
    — Sam Saulsbury, The New Yorker, 30 July 2019
  • After a few months, the leggings were faded and pilled from all the wear.
    — Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful, 2 Aug. 2018
  • Wear it with trousers and heels to work, or with leggings and sneakers to the airport.
    — Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Start with a plain green T-shirt and matching leggings or a skirt.
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 30 July 2023
  • This crop flare legging has the same sheen as a leather trouser, with a hint more stretch.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Oct. 2022
  • This bundle set comes with a sports bra and pair of leggings for just around $100.
    — Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Plus, there’s a drawcord in the waist to prevent the leggings from sliding down.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2023
  • The model threw a floor-length leather trench coat over a black leather tube top and black flare leggings.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 17 May 2023
  • However, at around $120 for a pair of leggings, many were quick to point out the brand’s hypocrisy.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2024
  • These under-$100 leggings from Niyama Sol are a work of art.
    — Kathleen Mulpeter, Health.com, 7 Mar. 2018
  • New arrivals are 25% off at Aerie, while tops and leggings are up to 40% off.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Just don this pink jacket and your fave pair of black leggings to take on the world Pink Ladies-style.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The cardigan can be worn over a T-shirt or long-sleeve blouse paired with jeans or leggings.
    — Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Tight with leggings works, and loose and a little sloppy is kind of cool.
    — Elizabeth Wellington, Philly.com, 19 Apr. 2018
  • And with the growing leggings culture in the United States, stretchy pants are great place to start.
    — Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Style a pair of black capris with a funnel neck jacket and heeled thong sandals à la Kendall Jenner, or go for a capri legging with flats.
    — ABC News, 13 May 2026
  • Down his left shin, covered up during games by compression leggings, is a tattoo.
    — Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • Her final piece is a neon legging and bra set made from stretch mesh.
    — Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
  • This list includes everything from classic leggings sets to more relaxed, wide-leg styles, all easy to move in and comfortable enough for long days.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
  • McDonald tried to stretch out the wearing of her leggings and oversized shirts and dresses as her weight came off, but needed to get new jeans.
    — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 8 May 2026
  • These deals are for the workout class girlies who don’t want to shell out over $100 for a single pair of leggings.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 May 2026

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