plural thongs
1
: a strip especially of leather or hide
2
: a sandal held on the foot by a thong fitting between the toes and connected to a strap across the top or around the sides of the foot
3
: an article of swimwear or underwear with the back portion consisting of a narrow strip of cloth that passes between the buttocks and connects with a waistband
Examples of thong in a Sentence
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Indicative of the recent cultural obsession with rock climbing and the resurgence of thong sandals, these shoes are truly at the center of the Climbing BF, Fashion GF Venn Diagram.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
The soft, quick-drying straps that detail this style secure your feet in place in a more unique way than your typical thong sandal, elevating your outfit at the pool and on the go.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Just take this simple thong sandal from Madewell, for example.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
In addition to the mandatory cowboy hat, the model wore low-rise leather flares with a sequined tie-back halter top, and a chunky turquoise and metal pendant choker on a leather thong.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024
The poster for the outing featured a magazine cover-like image of the rapper laying on her stomach in a shallow pool while wearing a silver thong bikini.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2024
And reaching her intentionally visible thong are the ends of a truly impressive ponytail.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2024
But the exposed thong trend has seen a comeback in recent years, with the likes of Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber, Alexa Demie, and Kim Kardashian all giving it a whirl.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
The carousel of images also featured a series of shots of Perry posing backstage at the awards, which were held at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, along with a video close-up of her tattoo and thong as someone helped tighten the laces on the back of her skirt.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
The soft, quick-drying straps that detail this style secure your feet in place in a more unique way than your typical thong sandal, elevating your outfit at the pool and on the go.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Just take this simple thong sandal from Madewell, for example.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
In addition to the mandatory cowboy hat, the model wore low-rise leather flares with a sequined tie-back halter top, and a chunky turquoise and metal pendant choker on a leather thong.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024
The poster for the outing featured a magazine cover-like image of the rapper laying on her stomach in a shallow pool while wearing a silver thong bikini.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2024
And reaching her intentionally visible thong are the ends of a truly impressive ponytail.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2024
But the exposed thong trend has seen a comeback in recent years, with the likes of Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber, Alexa Demie, and Kim Kardashian all giving it a whirl.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
The carousel of images also featured a series of shots of Perry posing backstage at the awards, which were held at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, along with a video close-up of her tattoo and thong as someone helped tighten the laces on the back of her skirt.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
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thong
noun1
: a strip of leather used especially for fastening something
2
: a sandal held on the foot by a thong fitting between the toes and connected to a strap across the top or around the sides of the foot
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