private parts

plural noun

: the external genital and excretory organs

Examples of private parts in a Sentence

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Cousins approached the fan while clutching his private parts—a gesture seemingly meant to intimidate, prompting the heckler to raise both middle fingers at the Alabama native. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025 Aside from a staggeringly inappropriate remark about Bella's private parts, the Harrigan patriarch remains mostly speechless. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 1 June 2025 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 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 16 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

private parts

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