pubis

noun

pu·​bis ˈpyü-bəs 

plural pubes ˈpyü-(ˌ)bēz 

: the ventral and anterior of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis

called also pubic bone

Examples of pubis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Couture has been dealing with a condition known as osteitis pubis, which, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is inflammation in the joint between the left and right pubic bones. —Eric Stephens, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025

Sleep, too, is here: five hours of Warhol’s Giorno sleeping, with chest, ass, pubes, and unconscious head all neatly cataloged. —Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Feb. 2025

His unusual treatment of his guests extends to their body hair, as one cult member explains that anyone who meets with Moretti is required to trim their pubes, even the most influential stars and politicians. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025

Sure, pubes are haute couture and art world approved, but what about making it into everyday women’s underwear? —Erika W. Smith, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

shortened from Medieval Latin os pūbis "bone of the pubic region"; pūbis, genitive of pūbēs "pubic region, pubic hair" — more at pubes

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pubis

• mons pubis

Rhymes for pubis

• anubis

Kids Definition

pubis

noun

pu·​bis ˈpyü-bəs 

plural pubes -bēz 

: the front and lower of the three principal bones composing each half of the pelvis

Medical Definition

pubis

noun

pu·​bis ˈpyü-bəs 

plural pubes -(ˌ)bēz 

: the ventral and anterior of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis that in humans consists of two rami diverging posteriorly from the region of the pubic symphysis with the superior ramus extending to the acetabulum of which it forms a part and uniting there with the ilium and ischium and the inferior ramus extending below the obturator foramen where it unites with the ischium

called also pubic bone