From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Clothestightstights /taɪts/ noun [plural]1British EnglishDCC a piece of women’s clothing made of very thinmaterial that fits tightly over the feet and legs and goes up to the waistSYN pantyhose American English2DCCa piece of clothing similar to women’s tights but too thick to see through, worn especially by dancersExamples from the Corpustights• She looked so dainty sitting there in a black skirt, black tights, and sneaks.• A crew-cut woman in dancetights and a big overcoatnodded off in the corner.• A ladder in her tights, her fingernails noticeably chewed down.• I washed out a pair of tights and sewed on a button.• Too short tights or stockings can also harm feet.• And the stretchtights look mightycool worn with a close-fittingribbedturtleneck.• Taking off everything, but overlooking the tights, she fell into the tub.
