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

In the video circulated by TMZ, Lovato wore a strapless bridal gown with a dramatic thigh slit while the groom was decked out in a black tuxedo. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 May 2025

Female mummies have been found to have markings on their thighs, abdomen and breasts. —Serena Billett, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025

Her strappy, sleeveless number also featured laced-up side paneling starting at her hips and running down her thighs. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 May 2025

Carly Pearce wore a silver gown with a high slit on her thigh. —Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 8 May 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

Rhymes for thigh

• ai
• aye
• bae
• bi
• buy
• by
• bye
• chai
• chi
• cry
• die
• dry

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