pubic

adjective

pu·​bic ˈpyü-bik How to pronounce pubic (audio)
: of, relating to, or situated in or near the region of the pubes or the pubis

Examples of pubic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This surgical procedure lifts the urethra and bladder neck using a series of stitches that pull together ligaments at each side of the pubic bone. Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 15 July 2024 The researchers were able to determine the skeleton belonged to a new dinosaur species because of unique features, such as its jaw and particularly large pubic hip bone. Louis Mian, CNN, 10 July 2024 Located behind the pubic bone, the G-spot is incredibly real and can be an integral part of many people's ability to reach climax. Charlotte Lewis, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2024 The patient had a striking amount of ringworm in the pubic and genital region, an area of the body that doesn’t often develop such rashes. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for pubic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pubic was in 1819

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Cite this Entry

“Pubic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pubic. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

pubic

adjective
pu·​bic ˈpyü-bik How to pronounce pubic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located near the pubis

Medical Definition

pubic

adjective
pu·​bic ˈpyü-bik How to pronounce pubic (audio)
: of, relating to, or situated in or near the region of the pubes or the pubis

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