thigh

noun

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 adjective

Examples of thigh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web James Bond's met so many women, but how many of them literally have killer thighs? 20 of 30 Samantha Caine/Charly Baltimore — The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) An amnesiac small-town schoolteacher (Geena Davis) finds out she's got a mysterious espionage past. Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024 There are predictable dishes, such as chicken thighs and a slab of fish to feed a crowd. Olga Massov, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024 Some joked Kate could be recovering from a cosmetic procedure known as a BBL, where fat is transferred from the stomach and thighs to the buttocks. Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024 Brown’s charges also cover the nonfatal shooting from the day before the police encounter, on the 400 block of North 29th Street, where a 20-year-old was shot in the thigh. Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 So often this season, Thompson has sat with a towel on his head, slapping his thighs on the bench in frustration. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024 Pitchaya inserts needles into my forehead, sternum, stomach, thighs, and ankles, then uses a technique often practiced on stroke patients to reopen the body's nine sensory portals and combat depression, which shoots a sudden jolt of electricity up from my left ankle. Chloe Bottero, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024 Imagine a warm sensation working its way down your thighs, knees, legs, feet, and all the way to your toes. Tanyel Mustafa, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2024 Ayers’ chicken thighs and mac ‘n’ cheese are worth the caloric splurge. Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'thigh.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of thigh was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near thigh

Cite this Entry

“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thigh. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

thigh

noun
: the part of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee

Medical Definition

thigh

noun
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

More from Merriam-Webster on thigh

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!