thigh

noun

ˈthī 

1

a

: the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee

b

: the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured

c

: the femur of an insect

2

: something resembling or covering a thigh

thighed

ˈthīd 

adjective

Examples of thigh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The medication — taken weekly by injection in the thigh, stomach or arm — is a brand name for semaglutide, which works in the brain to impact satiety. —Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025

Ross was unsteady on his feet with his pants down around his thighs, turning and walking away from the officers’ position, according to the affidavit. —Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Jan. 2025

Hinge forward at your hips, reaching your hands toward your toes. Rest your torso on your thighs, keeping your neck neutral. 8. —Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025

Ball took a knee to the right thigh in Friday’s game, which landed him on the injury report. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English thēoh; akin to Old High German dioh thigh, Lithuanian taukai, plural, fat

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing thigh

• hip and thigh
• thigh bone
• thigh-slapper

Kids Definition

thigh

noun

ˈthī 

: the part of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee

Medical Definition

thigh

noun

ˈthī 

1

: the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee and supported by a single large bone compare femur sense 1

2

: the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured

3

: the femur of an insect