leotard

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A leotard is a close-fitting garment worn by dancers and acrobats.

When people talk about leotards, they often think of ballet or gymnastics. A lot of professional dancers wear leotards as part of their uniforms for performances. In fact, you'll see many dancers wearing matching leotards during competitions or on stage. Some people also use the word leotard to describe a tight-fitting shirt worn by athletes in other sports like figure skating or swimming.

How common is "leotard"?

Word leotard is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions

noun

  • A one-piece skintight garment with or without sleeves and without legs (often worn by gymnasts, acrobats, wrestlers, female swimmers, etc.)

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