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

Jeffery, the brother, died due to exsanguination from a gunshot wound to the upper left thigh, and his death was ruled a homicide. —Patrick Damp, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025

Clasp the underside of your thighs with both hands, hinge back, and lift your feet until your lower legs are parallel to the floor. —Health Editorial Team, Health, 20 Dec. 2025

After a brief verbal exchange between the two, the Kia driver pulled a pistol and fired, hitting the valet in the left thigh, police said. —Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2025

Puffer Coat This longer style will keep you warm from your head to your thighs. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025

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