thongs

Strappy beach sandals

Thongs are thin strips of leather or other material used for fastening or as lashes.

The word also names two types of footwear and underwear that share a design element: a strap passing between two parts.

Thong sandals (flip-flops) have a strap between the big toe and second toe.

Thong underwear has a narrow strip of fabric passing between the buttocks: She wore a thong under the tight dress.

footwear

sandals

Open strappy footwear

rubber · footbed · sole · strap · slip-on · poolside · summer · beachwear · waterproof · lightweight

beach

sand

Fine rock particles

sunbathing · coastal · tide · dunes · boardwalk · sunscreen · poolside · summer · tropical · vacation

underwear

lingerie

Women's fine intimate apparel

lace · seamless · invisible · low-rise · cheeky · intimate · bodysuit · microfiber · satin · silk

strappy

gladiator

Ancient Roman arena combatant

wedges · heels · platform · espadrille · roman · caged · interlaced · cut-out · stiletto · peep-toe

Categories
Opposites
underwear coverage

thongsbriefs

Snug lower undergarments

granny panties · boy shorts · boxers · bloomers · hipsters

footwear structure

thongsboots

Ankle-covering footwear

hiking boots · oxfords · brogues · work boots · steel-toed boots

footwear formality

thongsdress shoes

Elegant footwear for occasions

formal shoes · heels · stilettos · oxfords · loafers

Phrases
Family

thong, thonged

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG