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

With two bullets in the thighs, and another bullet in his arm, one young man was screaming in pain. —Anas Baba, NPR, 6 July 2025

The bullet hit that victim in her left thigh, the bullet exiting then lodging in her right thigh. —Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025

Dealing with achy stiffness in the back of your thighs can be a real pain in the butt. —Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 June 2025

Check for ticks in warm, hidden areas of your body, like your inner thighs, scalp, and waistline. —Julia Ries, Health, 25 June 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