How to Use legging in a Sentence

legging

noun
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  • Evening gowns with the leggings, gloves and shoes built in.
    — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2020
  • For a black cat, pair a black shirt with black leggings/pants and/or a black skirt.
    — NBC News, 24 Oct. 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Wearing a cropped black bra top with a cutout and black leggings from Year of Ours, the 42-year-old showed off her toned abs.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • She was last seen wearing a green T-shirt, black leggings and black flip flops.
    — oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2019
  • The performer was not naked but forgot to put a pair of panties over the tan leggings in the photograph.
    — Madison Dibble, Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2020
  • The public swarmed Đài’s shows clad in denim, leggings and neon tees, doused in Aqua Net.
    — Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
  • But don't show up in your leggings and T-shirt as El Hefe does follow a dress code at night.
    — Tirion Morris, azcentral, 16 Aug. 2019
  • Ahead, see how to wear your leggings à la Kendall Jenner.
    — Glamour, 16 Sep. 2019
  • Wear it with leggings and sneakers during the day, and throw it on with dark jeans and heeled booties for an evening out.
    — Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • This costume comes with bright red leggings, red and blue dress, a cape and a gold headband.
    — Alicia Kortendick, oregonlive, 7 Oct. 2019
  • The winning touch was the leather-effect leggings matched with Gucci loafers.
    — Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Wear this hip-length top with leggings or jeans, or pair it with your favorite pair of Spanx pants.
    — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Golden stopped on the way to talk with a street vender she’s known for many years, a man who sold leggings, hats, scarves, gloves, and tote bags.
    — Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • There’s no better time than now to fill your wardrobe with sweaters, jackets, and a pair of leggings or two.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Run, bike, hike — be as active as can be in these leggings that come in loads of colors.
    — Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Sports bras and leggings feature the salt-and-pepper look of ’90s denim.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2024

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