1. a narrow strip of leather or other material used for fastening or as a strap
2. a type of sandal held on the foot by a strip that passes between the big toe and the next toe
3. a type of underwear or swimwear with a narrow strip of fabric at the back

Examples

• He tied the package with a leather thong.
• The craftsman used thongs to bind the wooden handles.
• She wore comfortable thongs to the beach.
• His thongs made a slapping sound as he walked on the pavement.
• The dancer’s costume included decorative thongs around her waist.
• Ancient warriors often used thongs to secure their weapons.
• The flip-flop thongs broke after months of daily wear.