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

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

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

Bare Necessities asks that travelers sit on a towel while nude (or in a thong or G-string). — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026

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