thigh

American  

[thahy] / θaɪ /

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.

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thigh British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of thigh

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

Example Sentences

Fit to start his first game since early December after a thigh injury, it did not take Alexander-Arnold long to make an impact.

From Barron's

Momentum was building and fans were beginning to see the benefits of their star signing, but a thigh injury against Athletic Club in December left him injured and recovering for another two months.

From BBC

The miso mayo is great as a marinade for steak or chicken thighs.

From The Wall Street Journal

I turn to face Emma, tucking my feet underneath my thighs.

From Literature

He’s got tree-trunk thighs, impeccable balance and a stunningly high tolerance for the horrific pain required to chase four gold medals in Milan.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• femur
• groin