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 thong bottom ensures a sleek and chic look tucked into jeans or trousers. —Dory Zayas, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025

Wearing a thong bikini, swim briefs or other revealing swimwear in public does not violate California’s indecent exposure law, according to Los Angeles law firm Eisner Gorin LLP. —Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2025

But on the Spring 2025 runways, the trend continued in new forms, with Chloé introducing jelly thong sandals in playful, kid-core hues like baby pink and powder blue. —Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 July 2025

Similar to Mitchell’s, the all-black sandals have slim thong straps and a slender footbed. —Izzy Baskette, People.com, 26 July 2025

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
• mong
• pong
• prong
• rong
• song
• strong

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