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

The first 100 guests will receive a free two-piece chicken-leg and thigh meal — no purchase necessary, only available inside the restaurant. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026

Depth is also short on the right side of attack, with just two natural right wingers; one of those is Dejan Kulusevski, who has been injured for over a year, and the other is Mohammed Kudus, who was sidelined in January with a thigh injury. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Denim cut-offs leave me, with my wide thighs and big butt, feeling way too exposed, while calf-length culottes completely overwhelm my petite frame. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 21 July 2026

The bottoms have zippered pockets on the hips, rear, and thighs, providing ample space for trail snacks. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

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

Rhymes for thigh

• ai
• aye
• bae
• bi
• buy
• by
• bye
• chai
• chi
• cry
• die
• dry

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