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

There was a dog’s leg that had been sewn on near a man’s crotch in a way that seemed like an obscene visual pun. — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Under the guise of paying homage to the bouquet of flowers his grandmother crocheted for his sister on her wedding day, Joseph added a matching purple bouquet which conveniently hides the super long crotch. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

In sweaty places like the American South, or these days, New York in summer, a crotch-cooling vent can really make car rides considerably more comfortable. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026

Then, about 50 years ago, lightning struck the oak’s crotch, splitting the tree nearly in two. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 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