crotch

noun

ˈkräch 

1

: a pole with a forked end used especially as a prop

2

: an angle formed by the parting of two legs, branches, or members

crotched

ˈkrächt 

adjective

Examples of crotch in a Sentence

the crotch of the pants

Recent Examples on the Web

One of the images from the artwork reportedly includes a nude shot of Lorde, with the photo showing the crotch of an individual wearing see-through pants. —Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 July 2025

It’s sewn into the crotch and seat of the shorts to prevent chafing in sensitive areas and alleviate pressure points while seated on a bike. —Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025

The photo shows someone's navel, crotch, and pubic hair, partially visible underneath the zipper on a pair of see-through pants. —EW.com, 27 June 2025

The crotch features a 3 by 3 hook and eye closure, and a full-brief underwear style. —Dory Zayas, Glamour, 27 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of crutch entry 1

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for crotch

• boche
• botch
• brough
• gotch
• notch
• rotch
• scotch
• swatch
• watch
• butterscotch
• hopscotch
• stopwatch

Kids Definition

crotch

noun

ˈkräch 

: an angle formed by the spreading apart of two legs or branches or of a limb from its trunk

Medical Definition

crotch

noun

ˈkräch 

: an angle formed by the parting of two legs, branches, or members