legwarmers

/ˈlɛɡˌwɔrmərz/
noun
  1. Knitted or fabric coverings worn over the lower legs, often from ankle to knee, to keep them warm.
    • I found a pair of wool legwarmers at the thrift store for a great price.
    • She put on her legwarmers before heading out for a run in the cold weather.
    • The dancers wore colorful legwarmers during rehearsal to keep their muscles warm.
  2. A fashion accessory popular in the 1980s, typically made of stretchy fabric and worn over tights or jeans.
    • Legwarmers were a huge fashion trend in the 1980s, often paired with leggings and oversized sweaters.
    • She dressed up as a character from an 80s movie, complete with legwarmers and a headband.
    • The vintage store had a rack of neon legwarmers that reminded me of old music videos.
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