thigh

[thaɪ]

thigh Definition

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee.

Using thigh: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thigh" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She got a tattoo on her thigh.

  • Example

    He pulled a muscle in his thigh while running.

  • Example

    The chicken thighs are my favorite part of the meat.

  • Example

    She wore a short skirt that showed off her toned thighs.

thigh Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for thigh

Phrases with thigh

  • thigh-high boots

    boots that come up to the thigh

    Example

    She wore thigh-high boots with her dress.

  • the femur, the longest and strongest bone in the human body

    Example

    He broke his thigh bone in a skiing accident.

  • a space between the inner thighs when standing with feet together

    Example

    The thigh gap trend has been criticized for promoting unhealthy body standards.

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Summary: thigh in Brief

The term 'thigh' [thaɪ] refers to the upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee. It is often used in phrases like 'thigh-high boots' and 'thigh bone,' which refers to the femur, the longest and strongest bone in the human body. The term also includes the concept of 'thigh gap,' which is a space between the inner thighs when standing with feet together.

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