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
Examples of crotch in a Sentence
the crotch of the pants
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The Pennsylvania man, who was not identified by name, attempted to sneak a live red-ear slider turtle in the crotch area of his pants at Newark Liberty International Airport on March 7.
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Brosnan, whose Conrad triumphantly grabbed his crotch while marching through gen pop in the final moments of season 1, is especially excited about season 2.
—EW.com, 24 June 2025
One video showed Cousins, a four-time NBA All-Star, grabbing his crotch during a confrontation with fans who were sitting courtside.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025
Liners adhere to the fabric sewn into the crotch of your underwear, known as the gusset.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 17 July 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Brosnan, whose Conrad triumphantly grabbed his crotch while marching through gen pop in the final moments of season 1, is especially excited about season 2.
—EW.com, 24 June 2025
One video showed Cousins, a four-time NBA All-Star, grabbing his crotch during a confrontation with fans who were sitting courtside.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025
Liners adhere to the fabric sewn into the crotch of your underwear, known as the gusset.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for crotch
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“Crotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crotch. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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crotch
noun
: an angle formed by the spreading apart of two legs or branches or of a limb from its trunk
Medical Definition
crotch
noun
: an angle formed by the parting of two legs, branches, or members
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