1. Cylindrical knitted garments worn around the lower legs and ankles, typically over shoes or socks, for warmth or as part of athletic or dance wear.
Usage: Usually plural; commonly worn during exercise, dance, or in cold weather.; Popular in aerobics and dance since the 1980s.

Examples

• She pulled on her legwarmers before heading to the gym for her aerobics class.
• The dancers wore colorful legwarmers over their tights during rehearsal.
• Legwarmers help keep your muscles warm and flexible during exercise.
• He paired his shorts with legwarmers for his morning jog.
• The 1980s fitness video featured instructors in bright legwarmers and headbands.
• Legwarmers are practical for outdoor running in cool weather.