indecent exposure

noun

: intentional exposure of part of one's body (such as the genitals) in a place or under circumstances in which such exposure is likely to be an offense against the generally accepted standards of decency

Examples of indecent exposure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Detectives identified Robinson as the suspect and later arrested him on suspicion of indecent exposure. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

In addition to kidnapping, Burgess faces charges of resisting arrest, indecent exposure and assault on a peace officer or judge in connection with the July 30 incident, court records show. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Officers were called to investigate reports of indecent exposure. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

He is charged with five counts of voyeurism and one count of indecent exposure. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for indecent exposure

• closure
• crozier
• mosher
• osier
• composure
• cynosure
• disclosure
• enclosure
• foreclosure
• inclosure
• nondisclosure
• postexposure

Medical Definition

indecent exposure

noun

: intentional exposure of part of one's body (as the genitalia) in a place where such exposure is likely to be an offense against the generally accepted standards of decency in a community

Legal Definition

indecent exposure

noun

in·​de·​cent exposure

: the exposing of one's private body parts (as the genitals) either recklessly or intentionally and under circumstances likely to cause offense or affront

Note: Indecent exposure is generally classified as a misdemeanor.