Tights Meaning
/taɪts/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA close-fitting, sheer or non-sheer skin-tight garment worn principally by women and girls that covers the body completely from the waist down, usually including the feet.
nounA similar, non-sheer garment worn by dancers of either sex, especially by ballet dancers.
Sentence Examples
These men are wearing tights.
The ballerinas wore tights, tutus and ballet slippers.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She wore black ____ under her skirt to keep warm during winter.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She wore a thick pair of ____ under her skirt to keep herself warm during the cold and snowy winter day today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English tight Old English -as Middle English -es English -s English tights From tight + -s.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She wore black ____ under her skirt to keep warm during winter.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She wore a thick pair of ____ under her skirt to keep herself warm during the cold and snowy winter day today.