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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In Michelangelo’s Last Judgment a devil drags one of the damned to hell by his testicles (which sounds like heaven to me). Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 Signs of a problem with the testicles, such as an infection, include pain and swelling. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2025 So Bull does what any sensible, testicle-loving mutt would do. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025 During solo play, twist the buzzing branch downward for direct testicle stimulation. Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 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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