private parts

plural noun

: the external genital and excretory organs

Examples of private parts in a Sentence

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In December, Jost was forced to read an offensive joke about his wife, Scarlett Johansson, and her private parts. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 May 2025 Boyd allegedly cut her in different part of her body, including her private parts, on one occasion using a box cutter, per the complaint. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Thousands of the jihadist jokers had either their private parts or their ears blown off when the Zionist entity set them off last year. Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2025 Enhances body image Kids who are taught the factually correct names for their private parts often feel confident and empowered about their body. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for private parts

Word History

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of private parts was in 1737

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“Private parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20parts. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

private parts

plural noun
: the genital organs on the outside of the body
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