Tights

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /taɪts/
• Rhymes: -aɪts

Origin

From tight.

Full definition of tights

Noun

1. 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.
2. A similar, non-sheer garment worn by dancers of either sex, especially by ballet dancers.
3. In blasting rock, a piece of unbroken rock within the pay limit of a blast.

Synonyms

• (woman's garment) hose, pantyhose US
• (dancer's garment)

Usage notes

US English uses the term pantyhose to refer to sheer tights.