How to Use legging in a Sentence

legging

noun
  • Who doesn’t love a good pair of leggings?
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Tanks, leggings, briefs and more.
    — ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • She was last seen in jean shorts, black leggings and tan boots.
    — Max Londberg, kansascity, 12 Jan. 2018
  • Pair it with capris now, then wear it with leggings and boots come fall.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Wake up and jump into leggings and a sports bra.
    — R29 Team, Refinery29, 11 Aug. 2025
  • For a black cat, pair a black shirt with black leggings/pants and/or a black skirt.
    — NBC News, 24 Oct. 2019
  • Nothing is worse than when leggings get loose and stretch out.
    — Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Don't wear chunky wool sweaters, fleece, or polyester leggings around your pets at home.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Ditch the leggings and fleece sweats for these cozy cotton pants.
    — Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
  • What are the best women’s leggings to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Her final piece is a neon legging and bra set made from stretch mesh.
    — Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
  • Plus, those extra-large leggings are too big.
    — Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Swap my leggings for jeans, a striped tee, and sneakers.
    — R29 Team, Refinery29, 22 Sep. 2025
  • These leggings have a second-skin feel.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Even my favorite belt bag and a pair of high-rise leggings made the cut.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
  • 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
  • Start with a plain green T-shirt and matching leggings or a skirt.
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 30 July 2023
  • 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
  • After a few months, the leggings were faded and pilled from all the wear.
    — Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful, 2 Aug. 2018
  • Tight with leggings works, and loose and a little sloppy is kind of cool.
    — Elizabeth Wellington, Philly.com, 19 Apr. 2018
  • The perfect cardigan to throw over leggings or jeans this fall.
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  • In the photo, Moss wears a black fur coat with black leggings and boots.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Which women’s leggings are best?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Reviewers have paired it with leggings for a roomy fit that isn’t messy.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • Her all-black set consisted of a long-sleeve top with thumb holes and leggings.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Wear it with jeans, leggings, or a matching mini skirt with tights.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Wear it with trousers and heels to work, or with leggings and sneakers to the airport.
    — Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Or, keep it extra cozy with leggings or sweatpants.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Some brands also sell leggings in one-size-fits-most versions.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026

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