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
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At the pool? Wearing a thong bikini, swim briefs or other revealing swimwear in public does not violate California’s indecent exposure law, according to law firm Eisner Gorin LLP.
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024
From barely-there thongs and chunky slides to raffia wedges and fisherman styles, there's a summer sandal for every style, outfit, and budget.
—Vivien Lee, refinery29.com, 30 May 2024
And after several years of big and bold shoes reigning supreme (‘70s platforms, chunky trainers, sturdy loafers…), the age of teeny-tiny shoes is here: ballet flats (especially mesh designs), micro heels and thong sandals are all having a moment.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 21 June 2024
Take advantage of the sale to save on t-shirt bras and bralettes or thongs and panties from brands like Maidenform and Calvin Klein.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 17 July 2024
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024
From barely-there thongs and chunky slides to raffia wedges and fisherman styles, there's a summer sandal for every style, outfit, and budget.
—Vivien Lee, refinery29.com, 30 May 2024
And after several years of big and bold shoes reigning supreme (‘70s platforms, chunky trainers, sturdy loafers…), the age of teeny-tiny shoes is here: ballet flats (especially mesh designs), micro heels and thong sandals are all having a moment.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 21 June 2024
Take advantage of the sale to save on t-shirt bras and bralettes or thongs and panties from brands like Maidenform and Calvin Klein.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 17 July 2024
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“Thong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thong. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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thong
noun1
: 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
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