thong

noun

ˈthȯŋ 

plural thongs

1

: a strip especially of leather or hide

2

: a sandal held on the foot by a thong fitting between the toes and connected to a strap across the top or around the sides of the foot

3

: an article of swimwear or underwear with the back portion consisting of a narrow strip of cloth that passes between the buttocks and connects with a waistband

thonged

ˈthȯŋd 

adjective

Examples of thong in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The shoes are similar to ones Rihanna has worn in the past, namely Amina Muaddi Snake-Effect thong pumps. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026

Barefoot, shirtless and thong-wearing visitors ignore the dress code. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

In her latest post, the model poses topless wearing nothing but a lace thong and a robe. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026

Then, accessorize with a simple black thong sandal and woven handbag—two end-of-summer staples not to stow away just yet. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English thwong; akin to Old Norse thvengr thong

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for thong

• bhang
• bong
• dong
• gong
• hmong
• jong
• longue
• mong
• pong
• prong
• rong
• song

Kids Definition

thong

noun

ˈthȯŋ 

1

: a strip of leather used especially for fastening something

2

: a sandal held on the foot by a thong fitting between the toes and connected to a strap across the top or around the sides of the foot