thigh bone

noun

variants or thighbone
plural thigh bones or thighbones
: the proximal bone of the hind or lower limb that extends from the hip to the knee : femur sense 1

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The results showed minor articular cartilage defects (damage or injury to the smooth cartilage), mostly between the kneecap and thigh bone, in more than half of participants. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025 Thursday was the 62nd day the Padres have been without Tatis due to a stress fracture in his right femur (thigh bone). Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of thigh bone was in the 15th century

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“Thigh bone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thigh%20bone. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

thighbone

noun
thigh·​bone -ˈbōn How to pronounce thighbone (audio)
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Medical Definition

thigh bone

noun
variants or thighbone
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