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TYTS/taɪts/

Tights are a close-fitting garment covering the feet, legs, and hips, worn under a skirt (UK; usually plural). Stockings stop at the thigh; leggings are thicker and often outerwear. Uniform: black tights are required; patterned ones fail the inspection.

Meaning

A close-fitting garment covering the feet, legs, and hips, worn under a skirt (UK; usually plural).

Examples

• “Black tights are uniform; patterned ones fail the inspection.”
• “Laddered tights still need a spare pair in the bag; PE kit is not a substitute in lessons.”

Good to know

tights (UK, plural). US: pantyhose. Contrast: stockings / leggings. Uniform. Pair of tights. Mix-up: tight is the adjective (clothes that fit closely).

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