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

Flare jeans are fitted around the thighs and pan out at the hem to create a leg-elongating effect. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025

Rub it over areas of the skin that are prone to chafing, such as inner thighs and armpits. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025

Perfect for elongating the silhouette, thigh-high boots remain a sure bet. —Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2025

Keep your elbows close to your body and push the rope or bar towards your thighs. —Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 28 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