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
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In the first episode, Kardashian sports a figure-hugging navy blue pinstripe suit that features a skirt with a dipped back — revealing maroon thong underwear.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
After pouring out all of Tallulah’s earthly possessions — loose cash, thongs, several vapes, Bubble Tape — Paulena takes the bag and flounces off, leaving Tallulah vibrating with rage and Maia quietly panicking.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 10 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
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
After pouring out all of Tallulah’s earthly possessions — loose cash, thongs, several vapes, Bubble Tape — Paulena takes the bag and flounces off, leaving Tallulah vibrating with rage and Maia quietly panicking.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 10 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
See All Example Sentences for thong
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“Thong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thong. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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thong
noun1
: 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
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