Plural of thong
regular plural
The plural of thong is thongs.
Forms of thong
| Singular | thong /θɒŋ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | thongs |
| Countable | countable |
Thongs in a sentence
- Because of August he wears shorts and sandals, the Japanese geta sort called thongs.1963 March 16, Hal Porter, “Little old lady passing by”, in The Bulletin, page 22, column 3
- T-shirts, cut-offs, and a pair of thongs (T-shirts, cut-offs, and a pair of thongs).1964, The Beach Boys, All Summer Long
- Stylish dark grey tailored trousers, silver thongs and shiny jet-black stilettos.2012, Melanie Calvert, Freycinet, page 105. From the entry knit
- I find them a curiously confronting sight, dressed in thongs, boardies and Victoria Bitter singlets, and shrouded in Australian flags.2009, Paul Daley, Beersheba: A Journey Through Australia's Forgotten War, page 313. From the entry boardies
- These wheels turned in one piece with the axle, which was secured to the body of the sledge with leather thongs.1971, Gwen White, Antique Toys And Their Background, page 79. From the entry mortise
Meaning of thong
- noun A narrow strip of material, typically leather, used to fasten, bind, or secure objects.
- noun An item of footwear, usually of rubber, secured by two straps which join to pass between the big toe and its neighbour.
- noun An item of clothing, usually an undergarment or swimwear consisting of very narrow strips designed to cover just the genitals and nothing more.
Questions about the plural of thong
- What is the plural of thong?
- The plural of thong is thongs.
- Is thong countable?
- Thong is a countable noun.
Source and license
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