noun
leotard
LEE-uh-tahrd/ˈliːətɑːrd/
A close-fitting one-piece garment worn for dance, gymnastics, or exercise.
The close-fitting leotard hangs beside the ballet slippers.
Etymology
The garment takes its name from Jules Léotard, a French trapeze artist who performed in it. His surname became the name of the close-fitting performance outfit.
In context
… are you going to are you going to wear a leotard? …
More examples
- She pulls a sweater over her dance leotard.
- The costume includes a leotard and a light skirt.
- Several leotards hang beside the rehearsal shoes.
Forms
leotard · leotards
Similar words
- bodysuit
- A close-fitting one-piece garment not necessarily designed for dance or exercise.
- unitard
- A unitard extends over the legs; a leotard usually leaves the legs uncovered.