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

Other options include vaginal inserts, skin implants, and intrauterine devices (IUDs). —Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025

So are things like your menstrual periods getting less regular, changing in the duration, frequency or heaviness, and stuff like mood changes, hot flashes, night sweats, urinary issues, decreases in libido and vaginal dryness. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025

Fabrics like cotton, bamboo, nylon, modal, spandex, and Merino wool are naturally hypoallergenic, antibacterial, and odor-reducing—all of which is gentle on your skin and great for vaginal health. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025

Visby’s test, which is only for women, delivers results from a vaginal swab in about a half-hour that are around 97% accurate. —Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 18 Apr. 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)