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

Take advantage of the sale to save on t-shirt bras and bralettes or thongs and panties from brands like Maidenform and Calvin Klein. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 17 July 2024

This thong absorbed water quickly, with no spillover and the outer gusset stayed dry. —Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024

Madewell’s classic leather thong sandals are the dream shoe for minimalists this summer. —Madeline Fass, Vogue, 9 July 2024

Wallen smiled and traveled to a different side of the stage and flung the thong back to the crowd. —Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024

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

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