thongs (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /θɒŋz/
Definition
A type of brief underwear or swimwear that covers the buttocks minimally, with a narrow strip of fabric passing between the buttocks.
Examples
She bought a new pair of thongs for her beach vacation.
The dancer wore a costume with a revealing thong.
He prefers wearing thongs for comfort during hot weather.
Regional English
- AusE thongs (Australia) context: footwear or underwear equivalent: flip-flops In Australian English, thongs are open rubber sandals.
- AmE flip-flops (United States) context: footwear or underwear equivalent: thongs Flip-flops is the usual American word for Australian thongs.
- AmE thongs (United States) context: underwear equivalent: underwear In American English, thongs usually means a type of underwear.
How to Use thongs
- wear thongs (collocation)
- To put on and have thongs as clothing. — "She decided to wear thongs to the pool party."
- buy thongs (collocation)
- To purchase thongs. — "I need to buy thongs before my holiday."
- a pair of thongs (collocation)
- Referring to one set of thongs (underwear or footwear). — "He bought a new pair of thongs for the gym."
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