prostate

noun

pros·​tate ˈprä-ˌstāt 

: prostate gland

prostatic

prä-ˈsta-tik 

adjective

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rivera’s lawyers emphasize his age, prostate cancer, lack of prior criminal history and years of political and community work. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Roker has prioritized his health in recent years, following his 2020 prostate cancer diagnosis. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

After longtime members of Rose Tattoo died from various forms of cancer, Anderson became an advocate for men’s health and conducted campaigns to raise awareness about prostate cancer in 2007. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Evidence suggests arugula and other cruciferous vegetables may help fend off bladder, breast, colon, lung, pancreatic and prostate cancers. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 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