vaginal

adjective

vag·​i·​nal ˈva-jə-nᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina

2

: of or relating to a theca

vaginally

ˈva-jə-nᵊl-ē 

adverb

Examples of vaginal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This kit comes with The Full Monty body oil, Vag of Honor vaginal moisturizer, and Evening Wear night cream. —Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 July 2025

Lowering the risk of endometrial hyperplasia by regulating vaginal pH Promoting calcium absorption, which can protect the bones from osteopenia and osteoporosis Reducing the risk of breast cancer In healthy people, probiotics are usually safe and well tolerated. —Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025

The good news is, experts like Dr. Mitchell are also optimistic about vaginal probiotics—future research could help unlock their potential to tweak our vaginal ecosystem for the better. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 7 July 2025

The researchers suggest this may be because emergency deliveries expose infants to natural stress hormones and maternal vaginal bacteria, which play a role in immune system development. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin vaginalis, from vagina "sheath, vagina" + Latin -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for vaginal

• affinal
• anginal
• synclinal
• anticlinal
• entorhinal
• isoclinal
• polyvinyl
• transvaginal
• final
• pinal
• spinal
• vinyl

Medical Definition

vaginal

1 of 2 adjective

va·​gi·​nal

ˈvaj-ən-ᵊl, sometimes və-ˈjī-nᵊl

1

: of, relating to, or resembling a vagina : thecal

a vaginal synovial membrane surrounding a tendon

2

a

: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina

vaginal discharge

vaginal infection

b

: occurring through the birth canal

a vaginal delivery

a vaginal birth

vaginally

-ē 

adverb

vaginal

2 of 2 noun

: a vaginal anatomical part (as a muscle)