1
a
: the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee
b
: the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured
c
: the femur of an insect
2
: something resembling or covering a thigh
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
These jeans are a mid-waist cotton blend that have some space in the inner thigh for a more relaxed fit.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Fafa Picault was still out with a thigh injury but is expected to travel to the games against New York City FC on Wednesday and Toronto FC on Saturday.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Channel the polished and fun look with Quince’s Luna Stretch Flare Jeans that fit snuggly around the waist, hips, and thighs then flare around the calf to provide movement and a flattering silhouette.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thigh. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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thigh
noun
: the part of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee
Medical Definition
thigh
noun1
: the proximal segment of the vertebrate hind or lower limb extending from the hip to the knee and supported by a single large bone compare femur sense 1
2
: the segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured
3
: the femur of an insect
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