[countable] an object whose name you do not use because you do not need to or want to, or because you do not know it Can you pass me that thing over there? She's very fond of sweet things (= sweet foods). He's just bought one of those exercise things. Turn that thing off while I'm talking to you!

Examples of Thing in a sentence The only thing that should be placed in the cabinet are cans. Each thing that is out of date must be thrown away. One thing I do not like to eat is fish head stew. Even though I need to get rid of the thing, I hate to sell my sports car. My baby brother will only eat one thing for breakfast, and that is toast.

Use “thing” in a sentence Think positive and positive things will happen. He kept repeating the same thing over and over again. Safety is the most important thing here. I think it’s the smart thing to do. I have so many things to do today, which makes me stressed. I like your style (= I like the way you do things). I’ve never seen such a thing.