yoga pants
noun
variants
or less commonly yoga pant
: leggings (see leggings sense 1a) designed for wear when practicing yoga postures
a pair of yoga pants
… she noticed that her friends in London were wearing yoga pants with a smart blazer to Cipriani for lunch.—
Rob Haskell
—sometimes used in the singular form yoga pant especially in marketing or fashion writing or when used before another nounRob HaskellThe Classic adidas three-stripe design meets high-waisted performance in a great all-around yoga pant.—Suzannah Kolbeck
Suzannah KolbeckThese pants are comfy like sweats but made of a lighter, stretchier fabric in a yoga pant style.—Suzy Forman
Suzy FormanExamples of yoga pants in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Made from Beyond Yoga’s signature blend of buttery-soft fabric, these tummy control yoga pants are comfy, soft and supportive—ideal for all-day wear.
—Alyssa Rotunno, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2024
Athleta Elation Ultra High Rise Split Flare Pants $99 $70
Athleta is taking yoga pants to new heights this spring with these stylish split-flare pants that will leave you looking cool and feeling unencumbered during even the longest flights or car rides.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
The brand’s yoga pants come in a variety of styles, and new cuts and colors come out frequently.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
And — unlike most standard yoga pants — this pair has two roomy side pockets that can hold small essentials like a phone and wallet.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The back has a convenient drop-in pocket, and overall, these pants fit just like leggings, but have a light flare at the bottom that gives them a more relaxed fit, reminiscent of yoga pants from the 2010s.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
Briggs New York Women’s Super Stretch Pants $30 These pants may have the appearance of a highly elevated pair of work pants, but are actually made with a super comfortable and flexible elastic-rayon blend that gives them the feeling of your favorite yoga pants.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2024
And right now, shoppers are snapping up hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts, as well as bottoms like leggings and yoga pants.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
Comfort is king here, and these yoga pants can be dressed up for class or dressed down for lounging at home.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
Alyssa Rotunno, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2024
Athleta Elation Ultra High Rise Split Flare Pants $99 $70
Athleta is taking yoga pants to new heights this spring with these stylish split-flare pants that will leave you looking cool and feeling unencumbered during even the longest flights or car rides.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
The brand’s yoga pants come in a variety of styles, and new cuts and colors come out frequently.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
And — unlike most standard yoga pants — this pair has two roomy side pockets that can hold small essentials like a phone and wallet.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The back has a convenient drop-in pocket, and overall, these pants fit just like leggings, but have a light flare at the bottom that gives them a more relaxed fit, reminiscent of yoga pants from the 2010s.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
Briggs New York Women’s Super Stretch Pants $30 These pants may have the appearance of a highly elevated pair of work pants, but are actually made with a super comfortable and flexible elastic-rayon blend that gives them the feeling of your favorite yoga pants.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2024
And right now, shoppers are snapping up hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts, as well as bottoms like leggings and yoga pants.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
Comfort is king here, and these yoga pants can be dressed up for class or dressed down for lounging at home.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
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“Yoga pants.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yoga%20pants. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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