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

In the first episode, the SKIMS founder sports a figure-hugging navy blue pinstripe suit that features a skirt with a dipped back — revealing maroon thong underwear. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025

Premiering during that year’s VMAs, the music video is three minutes and 40 seconds of Taylor dancing in a sports bra, thong and kneepads — putting Jennifer Beals’ Flashdance body double to shame. —Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025

The Row’s thong sandals have also ranked among the most popular online footwear searches of the year. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025

Barrymore also noted that thongs aren’t even the best way to hide panty lines when wearing a tight outfit. —Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 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