Definition of «leotard»

A leotard is a form-fitting one-piece garment that covers the torso, arms and legs. It was originally designed for use in gymnastics to allow greater freedom of movement during exercise. The name comes from French trapeze artist Jules Léotard who popularized the style in the 19th century. Today, leotards are also used in other activities such as dance and aerobics, but they have also become a fashionable item for everyday wear due to their versatility and comfort.

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When attending ballet class, dancers typically wear leotards as part of their dance attire.
Gymnasts often wear colorful leotards when competing in professional competitions.
For a dance recital, the little girls wore matching leotards in shades of pink and purple.
In a dancewear store, there is a wide variety of leotards available, ranging from basic black ones to ones with sparkles and patterns.
Many acrobats and circus performers wear leotards for their daring acts and stunts.

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Pink brains, weirdly playful drawings, strange performances of girls in leotards covered in hands — Georgina Starr's current show «Before Le Cerveau Affamé» at Cooper Gallery in Dundee looks simply brilliant, as the opening ceremony video demonstrates. (dazeddigital.com)
(Aerialists and gymnasts generally wear leotards for a full range of motion, and to see the lines their bodies are creating more clearly.) (relevantmagazine.com)
Lauren Zaleta limps out of the main dance studio of the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City in faded jeans and a bulky, olive - green jacket while the other girls» her fellow students» stay behind, in black leotards and white tights. (firstthings.com)
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