cross-legged
UK: /ˌkrɒs ˈleɡ.ɪd/ | US: /ˌkrɑːs ˈleɡ.ɪd/
adj. (of a sitting posture) with the legs crossed at the knees or ankles
The word "cross-legged" combines "cross" (from Old English "cros," meaning "across" or "intersecting") and "leg" (from Old Norse "leggr," meaning "limb"). The suffix "-ed" turns the phrase into an adjective, describing the physical posture of sitting with legs crossed. This compound formation follows a straightforward descriptive logic, mirroring the visual intersection of the limbs.
She sat cross-legged on the floor, meditating quietly.
The children gathered cross-legged around the teacher for storytime.
He prefers to sit cross-legged when working at his low desk.
The yogi remained cross-legged for hours during the session.
They sat cross-legged on the grass, sharing a picnic.