thigh

[ thahy ]

noun

1. the part of the lower limb in humans between the hip and the knee.
2. the corresponding part of the hind limb of other animals; the femoral region.
3. (in birds)
   1. the true femoral region that is hidden by the skin or feathers of the body.
   2. the segment below, containing the fibula and tibia.
4. Entomology. the femur.

thigh

/ θaɪ /

noun

1. the part of the leg between the hip and the knee in man
2. the corresponding part in other vertebrates and insects

Word History and Origins

Origin of thigh¹

before 900; Middle English thi, thigh ( e ), the ( h ), Old English thīoh, thēoh; cognate with Dutch dij, Old High German dioh, Old Norse thjō

Word History and Origins

Origin of thigh¹

Old English thēh; related to Old Frisian thiāch, Old High German dioh thigh, Old Norse thjō buttock, Old Slavonic tyku fat

Example Sentences

The pain is worst in her thigh, where she had a metal rod inserted after cancer rotted her femur.

From BBC

Coffey admitted in court that he supplied the girl with rum and touched her inner thigh and breasts, according to the Department of Justice.

From Los Angeles Times

After aggravating a left thigh sprain during the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres, Rojas was limited to playing only in Game 2 of the World Series, in which he got no hits in three at-bats.

From Los Angeles Times

De Bruyne has not featured since injuring his thigh against Inter Milan more than six weeks ago and earlier this week, Guardiola painted a bleak picture around De Bruyne’s likely comeback date.

From BBC

He eventually got the door open and, after briefly clutching his right thigh, climbed into the seat with some effort.

From Salon

Related Words

• femur
• groin