Leotard (Noun)
Meaning
A tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ballet dancer adjusted her leotard before taking the stage for the evening performance.
- During practice the gymnast preferred to wear a sleeveless leotard to allow for a full range of motion.
- She stood out in the crowded dance studio, her bright pink leotard a stark contrast to the more subdued attire of her classmates.
- After a rigorous workout, the dancer peeled off her sweaty leotard and slipped into a comfortable pair of leggings.
- The young gymnast beamed with pride as she donned her first-ever leotard, a shiny new one with a colorful glitter design.