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

The style, which separates the wearer’s big toe from the other four — the division is thought to improve balance — evolved from traditional socks often worn with thong sandals. —Kin Woo, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025

Right now the beloved lingerie brand has major discounts on bras, lace panties, and comfy thongs. —Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024

The trial culminated in the dramatic display of her thong before the jury, paired with descriptions of her as manipulative and immoral. —Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025

The rapper was recently pictured on her way to an L.A. dance studio in not one but two thongs, mega-oversized trackies, kitten heels and… leg warmers. —Daisy Jones, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025

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
• mong
• pong
• prong
• rong
• song
• strong

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