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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However, getting waxed at the studio of a brand (and esthetician) that specializes in pubic care makes getting a Brazilian more worth it—and the results prove it. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 June 2025 Then, as Mercury and Jupiter enter Cancer, lighting up your 10th house of authority, career and reputation, the spotlight turns toward pubic recognition and your ambitions. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025 In Danish, the pubic bone used to be called ‘shame bone’. Marta Balaga, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025 Most laws and subsidies are focused on pubic chargers that most EV drivers will never use. Brad Templeton, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pubic

Word History

Etymology

pub(es) or pub(is) + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pubic was in 1819

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“Pubic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pubic. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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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