G-string

noun

ˈjē-ˌstriŋ 

: an article of clothing that consists of a thin strip of cloth covering the genitals with the back portion made up of a string-like piece of fabric that passes between the buttocks and connects with a very thin waistband

Note: A G-string is typically worn as an article of underwear or swimwear or as part of the attire of a striptease dancer.

Examples of G-string in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the bravado of his flowing mullet and leopard print G-string, Pat is tragically ill-equipped for today’s rules of engagement. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Calmly snacking on some chips and stretching her arms above her head, the star showed off the front and sides of her plunging G-string bikini before flashing a peace sign at the camera. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 July 2026

Passengers were advised to avoid wearing G-strings, thongs, monokinis and mankinis while visiting the island. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026

Not even Jonah will break from putting notes in strippers’ G-strings to take his call for old time’s sake. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for G-string

• bing
• bring
• ching
• cling
• ding
• fling
• ging
• hing
• jing
• kling
• ling
• ming