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

A day later, the team changed his injury designation to right thigh soreness. —William Guillory, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025

On her left thigh, Jenner's dress appeared to pop open a bit at the seam, leaving a small hole in the vintage dress. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are marinated in ginger, garlic, red chile powder, cumin and garam masala, with yogurt to both tenderize and tangify. —Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025

What’s In Honey-Garlic Chicken? Aside from the aforementioned honey and garlic, this recipe uses fresh ginger, butter, soy sauce, and the real key ingredient, chili-garlic sauce, to flavor the chicken thighs. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024

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