prostate

noun

pros·​tate ˈprä-ˌstāt 

: prostate gland

prostatic

prä-ˈsta-tik 

adjective

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mundy-Castle is partnering with the production company of another London filmmaker, Small Axe and Shame director Steve McQueen, on a project about prostate cancer. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025

Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, the dynamic second baseman who spent 15 of his 16 major-league seasons with the Cubs, passed away at age 65 following a battle with prostate cancer. —Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025

Rodgers watched him on TV. Sandberg, who passed away from prostate cancer on Monday, was different things to different people. —Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 30 July 2025

Currently, Medicare covers screenings for only five types of cancer — breast, cervical, colorectal, lung cancer caused by smoking and prostate. —Kim Praitano, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin prostata prostate gland, from Greek prostatēs, from proïstanai to put in front, from pro- before + histanai to cause to stand — more at pro-, stand

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing prostate

• prostate gland
• prostate-specific antigen

Rhymes for prostate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

prostate

noun

pros·​tate ˈpräs-ˌtāt 

: prostate gland

prostatic

prä-ˈstat-ik 

adjective

Medical Definition

prostate

1 of 2 noun

pros·​tate ˈpräs-ˌtāt 

: prostate gland

prostate

2 of 2 adjective

: of, relating to, or being the prostate gland