legwarmer

leg warmer

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Definitions of legwarmer word

noun legwarmer a footless, stockinglike knitted covering for the leg, usually worn over tights, trousers, boots, etc., for warmth, as in a dance class or while exercising, or as a fashion accessory. 1
noun legwarmer Alternative spelling of leg warmer. 1
noun legwarmer one of a pair of garments resembling stockings without feet, usually knitted and brightly coloured, often worn over jeans, tights, etc or during exercise 0

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Origin of legwarmer

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75

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Parts of speech for Legwarmer

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legwarmer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for legwarmer

noun legwarmer

legging — either of the two lower limbs of a biped, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, arthropod, etc., that support and move the body.
sock — a short stocking usually reaching to the calf or just above the ankle.
stocking — a supply of goods kept on hand for sale to customers by a merchant, distributor, manufacturer, etc.; inventory.
gaiter — a covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep and sometimes also the lower leg, worn over the shoe or boot. Compare upper1 (def 7).
puttee — a long strip of cloth wound spirally round the leg from ankle to knee, worn especially formerly as part of a soldier's uniform.

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