prostate

noun

pros·​tate ˈprä-ˌstāt How to pronounce prostate (audio)
prostatic adjective

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

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Um, my dad died of prostate cancer in 2018. Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2026 That debate still continues, even as new prostate cancers are projected to double by 2040. Howard Wolinsky, STAT, 21 Jan. 2026 New England finished eighth in total defense and fourth in scoring defense despite coordinator Terrell Williams being away from the team since training camp while battling prostate cancer. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026 These improvements reflect advances in treatment and earlier diagnosis, said the researchers, who also recognized that screenings for breast cancer and prostate cancer have contributed to survival rates. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prostate

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of prostate was in 1638

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“Prostate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prostate. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

prostate

noun
pros·​tate ˈpräs-ˌtāt How to pronounce prostate (audio)
prostatic adjective

Medical Definition

prostate

1 of 2 noun
pros·​tate ˈpräs-ˌtāt How to pronounce prostate (audio)

prostate

2 of 2 adjective
: of, relating to, or being the prostate gland

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