Thong

Pronunciation: /θɔŋ/

Definitions of thong

noun a narrow strip of material, especially leather, used as a fastening or as part of a garment such as a bikini or sandals

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a thong on the beach.

A2 He bought a new thong for his vacation.

B1 The thong was uncomfortable, so she switched to regular underwear.

B2 The thong peeked out from her low-rise jeans.

C1 The designer thong was made of luxurious silk.

C2 She felt confident and sexy wearing her favorite thong under her dress.

Examples of thong in a Sentence

formal She wore a thong under her dress for a seamless look.

informal I can't find my thong, have you seen it anywhere?

slang Her thong peeked out of her low-rise jeans.

figurative The thin strip of land was like a thong between the two larger properties.

Grammatical Forms of thong

• past tense: thonged
• plural: thongs
• comparative: more thong
• superlative: most thong
• present tense: thongs
• future tense: will thong
• perfect tense: have thonged
• continuous tense: is thonging
• singular: thong
• positive degree: thong
• infinitive: to thong
• gerund: thonging
• participle: thonged

Origin and Evolution of thong

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'thong' originated from Old English 'thwong', which meant a narrow strip of leather used for binding or lashing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'thong' has evolved to refer to a narrow strip of material used as underwear or swimwear, as well as a type of sandal with a thin strap between the toes.