jockstrap

noun

jock·​strap ˈjäk-ˌstrap How to pronounce jockstrap (audio)
: athletic supporter

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Who washed jockstraps and polished footballs and was the s—kicker on that team as a boy? — Michael Silver, New York Times, 22 May 2025 One of his pals, Otis Pena, was dressed in what was described at trial as a jockstrap. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026 The humiliation of not starting prompted Wooden to strip to his jockstrap and storm out of the gym. — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025 The jockstrap Russell Crowe wore while filming Cinderella Man. — Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jockstrap

Word History

Etymology

slang jock "male genitals" (of uncertain origin) + strap entry 1

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jockstrap was in 1891

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“Jockstrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jockstrap. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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jock strap

noun
: athletic supporter

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