thigh

noun

Definition of thighnext
as in calf

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Recent Examples of thigh Keke Palmer appeared in a black one-shoulder gown with metallic embellishments and a thigh-high slit by Gucci. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Pele controls the ball in the penalty area with his thigh, flips it over the head of the defender and smashes it past a helpless Kalle Svensson. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Stone's black-and-white ensemble consisted of a boxy blazer, a button-down blouse, and leather thigh-high boots, along with a necktie intended to be worn backwards. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 June 2026 Kiara Jenkins was pronounced dead at the scene, having been shot multiple times in the abdomen, once in the left eye, and once in the leg, back, and thigh, prosecutors said. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thigh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
  1. calf
  2. shin
  3. shank
Noun
  • For the calves, heel raises with your legs straight and with your knees slightly bent can build muscle.
    — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Todd Malcolm said he was convinced the bear would catch the vulnerable calf and decided to intervene.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of calf
Noun
  • The hottest game had ended early Saturday evening and after more than 90 minutes of elbows, shoves and kicks to the shin, the players on France and Paraguay were still hot.
    — Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 5 July 2026
  • Juan José Cáceras kicked Mbappé in the right shin in the 77th minute.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of shin
Noun
  • Rounding out the trio is a take on the Air Max 95 Neon with orange substitutions on its Big Bubble heel unit and eyestay loops and a green and orange gradient on the outsole’s shank.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • Mordecai If your dad loves baseball, take him to the bistro across from Wrigley Field for beef Wellington ($55), a lamb shank ($45) and an Old-Fashioned ($18).
    — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Definition of shank

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