prostate

noun

pros·​tate ˈprä-ˌstāt 

: prostate gland

prostatic

prä-ˈsta-tik 

adjective

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The robot prostate exam Perhaps the single greatest new element in Best and Last is Larry, a humanoid robot voiced by comedian Adam Ray. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026

Acknowledging the Jackasses’ age, if not maturity, are a couple skits about prostate and rectal checkups. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Both gave him a chance to preach about prioritizing prostate health and colonoscopies, a potentially lifesaving message for fans who have grown up with the franchise. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 June 2026

But not for long, when there are still pratfalls to stage and pants to drop and robot prostate exams to supervise. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 June 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