ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tights

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /taɪts/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tights is a noun meaning (dance) A similar, non-sheer garment worn by dancers of either sex, especially by ballet dancers.

Meaning

(dance) A similar, non-sheer garment worn by dancers of either sex, especially by ballet dancers.

More Meanings

  1. (wrestling) A garment, similar to briefs, worn chiefly by professional wrestlers.
  2. (mining) In blasting rock, a piece of unbroken rock within the pay limit of a blast.
  3. A 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.

Synonyms for tights

Depending on context, synonyms include pantyhose, hose.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hose, pants, trousers, fishnet, fights, leggings.

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