thong

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\ ˈthȯŋ

plural thongs

Definition of thong

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

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Recent Examples on the Web The low waist line allowed for her black thong straps to peek out from underneath and over her hips. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Sep. 2022 Just recently, the model was spotted at the final match of the U.S. Open in a buttery yellow slip dress from Bottega Veneta and barely-there thong sandals from her favorite, The Row. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2022 Peaking just above the trousers' gold-chain design was the thin straps of her black thong. — Whitney Perry, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2022 At the time, Fox showed up in a jaw-dropping sheer, sparkling Mugler gown and metallic thong, styled with a wet hair look—à la Kim Kardashian at the 2016 VMAs. — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2022 Black thong underwear and black nipple pasties added even more of a head-turning element to the bold look. — Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 So pull on your gauchos, let your thong show, and gitchie gitchie ya ya da da. — Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 26 Aug. 2022 The cheeky bodysuit featured a mock neck top and a super high thong cut to reveal sheer fishnet stockings for a little bit of extra ✨spice✨. — Seventeen, 12 Aug. 2022 Her daytime look was comprised of a white-and-purple oversized scarf worn as a cross-neck top, green capris with an orange floral print, and neon green platform thong sandals. — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Aug. 2022 See More

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