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
Examples of thong in a Sentence
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Just take this simple thong sandal from Madewell, for example.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
In addition to the mandatory cowboy hat, the model wore low-rise leather flares with a sequined tie-back halter top, and a chunky turquoise and metal pendant choker on a leather thong.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024
The poster for the outing featured a magazine cover-like image of the rapper laying on her stomach in a shallow pool while wearing a silver thong bikini.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2024
And reaching her intentionally visible thong are the ends of a truly impressive ponytail.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2024
But the exposed thong trend has seen a comeback in recent years, with the likes of Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber, Alexa Demie, and Kim Kardashian all giving it a whirl.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
The carousel of images also featured a series of shots of Perry posing backstage at the awards, which were held at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, along with a video close-up of her tattoo and thong as someone helped tighten the laces on the back of her skirt.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Pair them with a thong sandal—heeled or flat, either works—for a cool and unfussy finish inspired by Proenza Schouler’s collection.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
Pair it with the matching garter and thong to create a look that’s swoon-worthy.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
In addition to the mandatory cowboy hat, the model wore low-rise leather flares with a sequined tie-back halter top, and a chunky turquoise and metal pendant choker on a leather thong.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024
The poster for the outing featured a magazine cover-like image of the rapper laying on her stomach in a shallow pool while wearing a silver thong bikini.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2024
And reaching her intentionally visible thong are the ends of a truly impressive ponytail.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2024
But the exposed thong trend has seen a comeback in recent years, with the likes of Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber, Alexa Demie, and Kim Kardashian all giving it a whirl.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
The carousel of images also featured a series of shots of Perry posing backstage at the awards, which were held at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, along with a video close-up of her tattoo and thong as someone helped tighten the laces on the back of her skirt.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Pair them with a thong sandal—heeled or flat, either works—for a cool and unfussy finish inspired by Proenza Schouler’s collection.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
Pair it with the matching garter and thong to create a look that’s swoon-worthy.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
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“Thong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thong. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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thong
noun1
: 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
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