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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The thong is seamless and made from a soft, comfortable blend of nylon for the body and cotton/spandex for the gusset.
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Nicole Crawford, Verywell Health, 6 May 2024
In photos posted to Doja’s Instagram Sunday (May 5), the musician clutches her remarkably unstained sheet to her bare chest as the fabric trails on the NYC sidewalk behind her, her black thong peeking out to match her pair of dark Louboutin stilettos.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 May 2024
The model made the look even more risqué by wearing a black thong intentionally visible underneath.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
When sitting, nude passengers must either wear a thong or sit on a towel or some kind of fabric.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 2 May 2024
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.
—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
Nicole Crawford, Verywell Health, 6 May 2024
In photos posted to Doja’s Instagram Sunday (May 5), the musician clutches her remarkably unstained sheet to her bare chest as the fabric trails on the NYC sidewalk behind her, her black thong peeking out to match her pair of dark Louboutin stilettos.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 May 2024
The model made the look even more risqué by wearing a black thong intentionally visible underneath.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
When sitting, nude passengers must either wear a thong or sit on a towel or some kind of fabric.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 2 May 2024
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.
—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
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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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