prostate

noun

pros·​tate ˈprä-ˌstāt 

: prostate gland

prostatic

prä-ˈsta-tik 

adjective

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Benign conditions like an enlarged prostate, prostatitis (inflammation), recent ejaculation, vigorous exercise or even a long bike ride can temporarily push your PSA up. —Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026

Most people buy saw palmetto supplements to deal with symptoms of BPH and/or to promote good prostate health, though saw palmetto helps with other health issues as well. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026

Kuhr took over the job when defensive coordinator Terrell Williams was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September and kept it after Williams was declared cancer-free at the end of the season. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026

Kuhr took over during the season for Terrell Williams, who is now recovering after receiving treatment for prostate cancer. —Matt Schooley, CBS News, 10 Feb. 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