prostate

noun

pros·​tate ˈprä-ˌstāt 

: prostate gland

prostatic

prä-ˈsta-tik 

adjective

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fortunately, prostate cancer is highly treatable, but early detection is the key, and sometimes there are no noticeable symptoms. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Nov. 2025

Fortunately, prostate cancer is highly treatable, but early detection is the key, and sometimes there are no noticeable symptoms. —Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 Nov. 2025

The Hers solution includes cranberry extract for urinary tract health and hyaluronic acid for hair, skin and nail support, while the Hims solution also employs lycopene for prostate health and boron for hormonal and bone support. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025

There are currently established screening methods for various cancers, including mammograms, pap tests, colonoscopies, and tests for the prostate and lungs. —Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 9 Nov. 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