: 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

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There are plenty of high-cut, cheeky thongs and G-strings to choose from that are cute enough to show off (or leave tucked in). Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025 Following the debut of the new Skims Faux Hair Micro String Thong on Tuesday, which sent the internet into a 24-hour spending frenzy, European Wax Center has rolled out a new campaign nodding to the viral G-string merkin and the brand’s founder, Kim Kardashian. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025 Included in her barely there look was a sheer G-string. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025 On July 18, the pop star wore another set that consisted of a blue ruched halter top and matching pants that ruched in the back and dipped low enough to show off her white G-string. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 25 July 2025 Carol Alt initially gawked at the idea of modeling a G-string for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025 We weren’t asked to blur certain things in G-strings and things like that. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025 The entertainment included performances by at least one topless dancer who at the end was clad only in a G-string. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of G-string was in 1878

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“G-string.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/G-string. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.

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