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

Woods’ eclectic shoe style also includes styles like Maison Margiela Tabi ballet flats and orange ostrich-print thong sandals from her own brand Woods by Jordan, which launched an inclusive footwear line last year. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

So of course colorful stripes paired with platform thong sandals are having a moment. — India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026

Her strawberry red thong sandals weren’t just there to add a pop of color. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 10 July 2026

Instead, slip into these thong sandals with orthotic-grade footbeds approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 9 July 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