ˈlēəˌtärd noun
( -s )
Etymology: after Jules Léotard, 19th century French aerial gymnast
1. : a close-fitting garment for the torso that sometimes has long sleeves, a high neck, or ankle-length legs and that is worn for practice or performance by dancers, acrobats, and aerialists — often used in plural
2. : tights — often used in plural