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 unofficial shoe of the summer, heeled thongs match the casual vibe of baggy jeans but still feel dressier than regular flip-flops. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 26 July 2026

In the 1990s, Tom Ford, during his tenure at Gucci, made the buttocks the center of attention with the help of a visibly flashing thong, while the Y2K trends of the ’00s targeted the midsection and declared crop tops socially acceptable. — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026

That clothing included a pair of Skechers socks, a Victoria’s Secret thong, a Forever 21 tube top and black leggings that appeared to have been cut. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026

While other stars in attendance stuck to trending footwear like low-profile sneakers and thong sandals, the Fenty Beauty founder had other plans. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

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
• longue
• mong
• pong
• prong
• rong
• song

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