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

Try fisherman sandals or flat mules with an oversized top and shorts for a more casual look, or opt for heeled thong sandals to elevate a suit that’ll go right to happy hour. —India Roby, Glamour, 18 May 2026

Keough’s $1,690 Alaïa pair kept the front almost bare, with a glossy black thong strap between the toes and a second patent strap angled across the foot. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026

Derek Jeter once famously wore a gold thong, at the behest of Jason Giambi, to break out of an 0-for-32 slump. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026

Style a pair of black capris with a funnel neck jacket and heeled thong sandals à la Kendall Jenner, or go for a capri legging with flats. —ABC News, 13 May 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