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

Nader stunned in a black netted dress that was completely see-through, opting for nothing but a nude thong underneath. —Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024

Keep in Mind This thong isn't the best pick for heavier flows or days. —Nicole Crawford, Verywell Health, 6 May 2024

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

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