prostate

noun

pros·​tate ˈprä-ˌstāt 

: prostate gland

prostatic

prä-ˈsta-tik 

adjective

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Months after leaving office, Biden announced that he’d been diagnosed with prostate cancer. — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Previous studies have found that men with prostate issues or urinary complications could be better off sitting, pointing to the possibility that plopping down may help loosen up pelvic floor muscles. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 7 Nov. 2026

He was diagnosed with an early stage of prostate cancer earlier this year and is undergoing treatment. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Reduces Your Cancer Risk Eating a diet rich in tomatoes may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2026

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