1. flip-flops; sandals held on the foot by a strap between the big toe and second toe
Usage: primarily Australian and British English
2. narrow strips of leather or other material used for fastening or as straps

Examples

• She wore her favorite thongs to the beach.
• The backpack was secured with leather thongs.
• He slipped on his thongs before walking to the pool.
• The ancient sandals were held together by woven thongs.
• Her thongs made a slapping sound as she walked on the pavement.
• The craftsman used thin thongs to bind the wooden pieces together.