pelvic

adjective

pel·​vic ˈpel-vik 

: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis

pelvic noun

Examples of pelvic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This stretch is also a fantastic way to stretch your hips, as well as release your pelvic floor. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

McLean County Coroner Kathleen Yoder said the preliminary cause of Dettloff’s death was multiple gunshot wounds in the chest and pelvic region. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Zellin recommends working with a pelvic floor therapist to minimize pain. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2026

Some women develop aching joints, headaches or pelvic pain seemingly out of the blue during perimenopause, or the menopausal transition, while others find that existing chronic pain conditions become harder to manage. — Cheyenne Buckingham, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pelvic

• pelvic cavity
• pelvic fin
• pelvic girdle
• pelvic inflammatory disease

Kids Definition

pelvic

adjective

pel·​vic ˈpel-vik 

: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis

pelvic bones

Medical Definition

pelvic

1 of 2 adjective

pel·​vic ˈpel-vik 

: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis

pelvic organs

pelvic pain

pelvic

2 of 2 noun

: a pelvic part