thigh

noun

ˈthī 

1

a

: the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee

b

: the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured

c

: the femur of an insect

2

: something resembling or covering a thigh

thighed

ˈthīd 

adjective

Examples of thigh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are also dual leak-guard barriers and a snug fit at the thighs. —Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 June 2024

On the morning of June 6, 1944, Woodson, 21, was seriously wounded on the approach to Omaha Beach when shrapnel tore into his inner thigh and buttocks. —Bylinda Hervieux, ABC News, 4 June 2024

The top of the dress is designed with short sleeves, a V-neck, and a belt that ties around the waist, while the bottom features a wrap design, a ruffled hem, and a high spit starting at the thigh. —Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024

Advertisement Notable among the absences is goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, who missed the Chicago Red Stars game last weekend with a left thigh injury. —Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English thēoh; akin to Old High German dioh thigh, Lithuanian taukai, plural, fat

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing thigh

• hip and thigh
• thigh bone
• thigh-slapper

Kids Definition

thigh

noun

ˈthī 

: the part of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee

Medical Definition

thigh

noun

ˈthī 

1

: the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee and supported by a single large bone compare femur sense 1

2

: the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured

3

: the femur of an insect