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

With its casual drawstring waist, consider this one the foundation of your spring wardrobe—styled with a timeless trench, cardigan, and suede loafers for office hours, or with a thong-heeled sandal and a going-out top for warm nights ahead. —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026

Still, even in this context—even as Sisqo adorned a song about thongs with baroque strings and extravagant chord modulations—Full Moon stands above. —Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026

And then there’s 72-year-old Danny Smiechowski, who arrives in the Season 1 finale wearing nothing but a yellow thong bikini, bringing the show to new, unforgettable heights. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026

Throw on a coordinating jacket and heeled thong sandals for your next dressy brunch or night on the town. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 16 Mar. 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
• 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