Noun: leotard 'lee-u,taa(r)d
- 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
"The gymnast wore a sparkly leotard for her floor routine";
- unitard, body suit, cat suit
Derived forms: leotards
Type of: garment
Encyclopedia: Leotard