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 are multiple very intentional lingering crotch shots, possibly from the viewpoint of the players. —James Factora, Them., 21 Nov. 2025

The second detail is the rivets, which are unbranded rivets except for two of them, one on the waistband and the other on the crotch. —Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 18 Nov. 2025

Something as small as the lack of a crotch seam makes a world of difference. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025

Things devolved from there, as the next motion photo showed Powell’s character’s best friend (Mikey Day) taking off his pants, revealing a smooth, Ken-doll crotch. —Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 16 Nov. 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