tights
Translation
tights, pantyhose
Examples
She wore a pair of black tights.
She wore a pair of black tights.
My tights have a hole in them.
My tights have a hole in them.
Grammar Patterns
((a pair of tights)) a single item of this type of clothing She wore a pair of black tights.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pantyhose, stockings
Etymology
From the adjective 'tight', because they are tight-fitting garments.
Memory Tips
These are garments that fit 'tight' on the legs and body. Remember it's a plural noun, so we say 'a pair of tights'.