noun
Uncommon
thong
thong
Thong (noun) means a narrow strip of leather or other material used to fasten or tie things. Example: “The sandal was held together with a leather thong.”
noun
1
A narrow strip of leather or other material used to fasten or tie things.
"The sandal was held together with a leather thong."
2
A minimal item of underwear or swimwear that leaves the buttocks mostly bare.
"She packed a thong for the beach."
3
A flip-flop sandal held on by a strap between the toes (chiefly Australian).
"He kicked off his thongs before walking onto the sand."
How to use thong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA narrow strap or strip — or, more commonly today, a skimpy piece of underwear (in Australia, it also means a flip-flop sandal).
UK vs US
In Australian English, "thongs" usually means flip-flops, not underwear — context matters.
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Word forms
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The sandal was held together with a leather _____.
Etymology
From Old English þwong, an old Germanic word for a strip or strap used to bind things.
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What does “thong” mean?
The word “thong” means a narrow strip of leather or other material used to fasten or tie things. In plain terms, a narrow strap or strip — or, more commonly today, a skimpy piece of underwear (in Australia, it also means a flip-flop sandal).
How do you pronounce “thong”?
“Thong” is pronounced thong (/θɔŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “thong” in a sentence?
Here is “thong” used in a sentence: “The sandal was held together with a leather thong.”
What part of speech is “thong”?
“Thong” is a noun.
Where does the word “thong” come from?
The word “thong” comes from Old English. From Old English þwong, an old Germanic word for a strip or strap used to bind things.
Is “thong” a common word?
“Thong” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “thong” have?
“Thong” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a narrow strip of leather or other material used to fasten or tie things.
