tights
pronunciation
How to pronounce tights in British English:
UK [taɪts]
How to pronounce tights in American English:
US [taɪts]
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- Noun:
- skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls
- man's garment of the 16th and 17th centuries; worn with a doublet
Word Origin
- tights (n.)
- 1827, "tight-fitting breeches," from tight. Meaning "skin-tights worn by dancers, acrobats, etc." is attested from 1836.
Example
- 1. When I wear stockings or tights , they get sweaty .
- 2. You 'd never have to think twice about wearing a skirt without tights .
- 3. I wear these constantly in the fall and winter with tights and skirts / sweater dresses .
- 4. With my hair going white anyway , my wig looked good , but I looked ridiculous in the tights .
- 5. If you really don 't like the cold , it 's fine to go in the tub wearing running tights or sweatpants and a sweatshirt or towel ( wrapped around your upper body ) .