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
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Wearing a floor-length brown double-breasted coat featuring buttons that stopped at her waist, the attire created a sultry thigh-high slit that allowed Jolie's leg to peek through.
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
This makes the squat explosive, leading to greater stimulation and means Madrid’s players work their adductor muscles in their thighs.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Simpson walked the red carpet in a daring black latex dress with a plunging neckline and a thigh-high slit.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Licensing officials also investigated educators accused of grooming behaviors like flirting with children, spending non-school time alone and isolated with students, or invading students’ personal space by rubbing their shoulders, thighs and lower backs.
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
This makes the squat explosive, leading to greater stimulation and means Madrid’s players work their adductor muscles in their thighs.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Simpson walked the red carpet in a daring black latex dress with a plunging neckline and a thigh-high slit.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Licensing officials also investigated educators accused of grooming behaviors like flirting with children, spending non-school time alone and isolated with students, or invading students’ personal space by rubbing their shoulders, thighs and lower backs.
—Danielle Duclos, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thigh. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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thigh
noun
: the part of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee
Medical Definition
thigh
noun1
: 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
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