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 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web At the time, Fox showed up in a jaw-dropping sheer, sparkling Mugler gown and metallic thong, styled with a wet hair look—à la Kim Kardashian at the 2016 VMAs. 
Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2022 Black thong underwear and black nipple pasties added even more of a head-turning element to the bold look. Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 So pull on your gauchos, let your thong show, and gitchie gitchie ya ya da da. Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 26 Aug. 2022 The cheeky bodysuit featured a mock neck top and a super high thong cut to reveal sheer fishnet stockings for a little bit of extra ✨spice✨. Seventeen, 12 Aug. 2022 Her daytime look was comprised of a white-and-purple oversized scarf worn as a cross-neck top, green capris with an orange floral print, and neon green platform thong sandals. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Aug. 2022 Among all of your thong sandals, clogs, gladiators, and even fisherman sandals, the wedge has versatility to go around. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 July 2022 The sheer spaghetti strap dress, hugged her curves, showing off a possible thong or bikini bottom underneath. Seventeen, 11 Aug. 2022 By 1999, Monica Lewinsky and Sisqó had, variously, introduced the concept of the thong to mainstream America. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 26 July 2022 See More
Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2022 Black thong underwear and black nipple pasties added even more of a head-turning element to the bold look. Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 So pull on your gauchos, let your thong show, and gitchie gitchie ya ya da da. Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 26 Aug. 2022 The cheeky bodysuit featured a mock neck top and a super high thong cut to reveal sheer fishnet stockings for a little bit of extra ✨spice✨. Seventeen, 12 Aug. 2022 Her daytime look was comprised of a white-and-purple oversized scarf worn as a cross-neck top, green capris with an orange floral print, and neon green platform thong sandals. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Aug. 2022 Among all of your thong sandals, clogs, gladiators, and even fisherman sandals, the wedge has versatility to go around. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 July 2022 The sheer spaghetti strap dress, hugged her curves, showing off a possible thong or bikini bottom underneath. Seventeen, 11 Aug. 2022 By 1999, Monica Lewinsky and Sisqó had, variously, introduced the concept of the thong to mainstream America. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 26 July 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
thong
noun
ˈthȯŋ
1
: a strip of leather used especially for fastening something
2
: a sandal held on by straps that run across the foot and between the big and second toe