testicle

noun

tes·​ti·​cle ˈte-sti-kəl How to pronounce testicle (audio)
: testis
especially : one of a higher mammal usually with its enclosing structures
testicular adjective

Examples of testicle in a Sentence

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The Masked Singer host announced on social media that personal care brand Dr. Squatch insured his testicles for a cool $10 million. Diana Pearl, People.com, 9 June 2025 Remember, this is the same company that insured Nick Cannon’s testicles for $10 million. Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025 The Liver King is Brian Johnson, a 48-year-old Texan who found fame in the late 2010s by promoting an all-natural diet comprised primarily of bone broth, uncooked eggs, and raw, unprocessed beef livers, testicles, tongues, and other organs. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 May 2025 These drugs block testosterone production within the testicles. Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for testicle

Word History

Etymology

Middle English testicule, from Latin testiculus, diminutive of testis

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of testicle was in the 15th century

Cite this Entry

“Testicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/testicle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

testicle

noun
tes·​ti·​cle ˈtes-ti-kəl How to pronounce testicle (audio)
: testis

Medical Definition

testicle

noun
tes·​ti·​cle ˈtes-ti-kəl How to pronounce testicle (audio)
: testis
especially : one with its enclosing structures

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