thigh
noun
ˈthī 
1
a
: the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee
b
: the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured
c
: the femur of an insect
2
: something resembling or covering a thigh
thighed
ˈthīd
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The oversized, formal jacket grazed Hailey's upper thigh, showcasing just how big the blazer is. 
Seventeen, 9 Sep. 2022 While Kylie opted for a more futuristic neckline and peplum detail, Kris leaned particularly hard into the luxurious concept with a pair of satin opera gloves and a cheeky thigh slit. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 Its comfort-food menu features items such as Nutella hotcakes, overnight oats, burrata omelets, smoked salmon croissants and short-rib tartine, along with chicken pesto BLTs and chicken-thigh bao buns for lunch. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 On a recent afternoon in late August, Jeff Adams stalked out to the center of Nick’s Lagoon, just off Hood Canal in Washington state, taking big, thigh-burning strides through a thick muck that gave off a stench of salt and sulfur. Evan Bush, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2022 In a photo from the meal, the JLo Beauty mogul is seen wearing a strapless, blue-and-white striped Ralph Lauren dress with a dramatic thigh-high slit. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 The broader pant market has undergone what might be called a sweatpantification, resulting in an uptick of elastic waistbands, thigh-liberating pleats and generally wider trousers. Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 Heavier than most insulated ski pants, the ADV Pursuit boasts windproof, three-layer polyester fabric from mid-thigh to below the knee, which kept us warm enough on wet, sub-zero days (with a base layer underneath). Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022 Diana wore her sweatshirts baggy, often reaching mid-thigh. Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country, 25 Aug. 2022 See More
Seventeen, 9 Sep. 2022 While Kylie opted for a more futuristic neckline and peplum detail, Kris leaned particularly hard into the luxurious concept with a pair of satin opera gloves and a cheeky thigh slit. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 Its comfort-food menu features items such as Nutella hotcakes, overnight oats, burrata omelets, smoked salmon croissants and short-rib tartine, along with chicken pesto BLTs and chicken-thigh bao buns for lunch. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 On a recent afternoon in late August, Jeff Adams stalked out to the center of Nick’s Lagoon, just off Hood Canal in Washington state, taking big, thigh-burning strides through a thick muck that gave off a stench of salt and sulfur. Evan Bush, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2022 In a photo from the meal, the JLo Beauty mogul is seen wearing a strapless, blue-and-white striped Ralph Lauren dress with a dramatic thigh-high slit. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 The broader pant market has undergone what might be called a sweatpantification, resulting in an uptick of elastic waistbands, thigh-liberating pleats and generally wider trousers. Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 Heavier than most insulated ski pants, the ADV Pursuit boasts windproof, three-layer polyester fabric from mid-thigh to below the knee, which kept us warm enough on wet, sub-zero days (with a base layer underneath). Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022 Diana wore her sweatshirts baggy, often reaching mid-thigh. Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English thēoh; akin to Old High German dioh thigh, Lithuanian taukai, plural, fat
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing thigh
Kids Definition
thigh
noun
ˈthī
: the part of a leg between the hip and the knee
Medical Definition
thigh
noun
ˈthī
1
: the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee and supported by a single large bone compare femur sense 1
2
: the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured
3
: the femur of an insect
thigh
noun
as in calf
Synonyms & Similar Words
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