leotard

/ˈliːətɑːd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈliːətɑːrd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlē-ə-ˌtärd/ (ame, mw)

leotard — noun

  • leotardsingular
  • leotardsplural

1. a one-piece garment made of stretchy fabric that fits the body closely, covering

1.名詞B1
釋義

a one-piece garment made of stretchy fabric that fits the body closely, covering the torso from the neck to the upper thighs and leaving the legs uncovered — typically worn by dancers, gymnasts, and fitness enthusiasts

例句

Mei put on her black leotard and tights before the ballet class started.

collocation: put on / wear a leotard

The gymnast chose a sleeveless leotard for the competition because it let her move freely.

collocation: sleeveless / black / pink leotard

同義詞
  • bodysuit

    a similar one-piece undergarment or fashion top, usually fastened at the crotch with snaps — less common in dance contexts

  • unitard

    a one-piece garment that covers both the torso and the legs, used in acrobatics and figure skating

  • catsuit

    a tight one-piece garment covering the whole body including arms and legs, more associated with fashion or costume than with dance

用法筆記

A leotard leaves the legs bare; a similar garment that also covers the legs is called a 'unitard'. Leotards are not swimwear — they are designed for dance, gymnastics, and fitness training.

常見錯誤

❌She leotarded for the show.
✅She wore a leotard for the show.
💡leotard is a noun, not a verb.
❌The dancer wore a unitard that left her legs bare.
✅The dancer wore a leotard that left her legs bare.
💡a unitard covers the legs; a leotard does not.