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

On Monday, after homering in the second inning and striking out in the third, Kuroda-Grauer was back at the dish and fouled a pitch straight into his own crotch. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Prosecutors said that DNA tests revealed Daley's DNA was found on the crotch area of the victim's pajama pants. — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Draymond hits James’ crotch The biggest comeback in James’ career may not have materialized had cooler heads prevailed in the final minutes of the Warriors’ Game 4 victory. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

That lack of consideration bit Chisholm in the ass crotch on Thursday. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026

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