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 lieutenant’s report said that the relationship became physical last summer when Cruz allegedly started grabbing her upper and inner thigh, the warrant affidavit said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

The body-contouring gown was transparent from its high neck to its hem, with long sleeves and intricately worked floral embroidery blooming over the bust, navel, hips, and thighs. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

Wolfson has here taken an image in which a nude Koons is shown cupping the thighs of Cicciolina, who exposes her vulva for all to see. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Authorities previously said Minnick was shot in the lower back, left thigh, upper right back, upper right shoulder, lower right ankle and upper right groin. — Christina Hall, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 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