NYT Dictionary

LEGGING

/ˈlɛɡ.ɪŋ/
NounVerbLEG-gingleg-ging · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A covering, usually of leather, worn from knee to ankle.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From leg + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

leging

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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