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

To elevate an ensemble, a thong sandal with a kitten or wedge heel quite literally adds a bit of height while maximizing on the effortlessness of the shoe. —ABC News, 1 June 2026

Sweeney was seen topless wearing only a pair of nude thong underwear as the python wrapped itself around her body in another photo. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026

Shop more heeled thong sandals from $33. —Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 May 2026

Divide pasta onto 2 serving plates, using thongs to twirl it into tall piles. —Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 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