prostate

noun

pros·​tate ˈprä-ˌstāt 

: prostate gland

prostatic

prä-ˈsta-tik 

adjective

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

How Prostate Cells Become Cancerous The most direct cause of prostate cancer is a buildup of changes, or mutations, in a prostate cell’s DNA. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 21 Sep. 2026

Kegels can help men regain bladder control after prostate cancer surgery or radiation, treatments that often weaken the muscles regulating urine flow. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Hart was diagnosed with stage 2 prostate cancer in December 2025. — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2026

Physicians need to track testosterone levels, blood counts, and prostate health over time, alongside how the patient feels and functions. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin prostata prostate gland, from Greek prostatēs, from proïstanai to put in front, from pro- before + histanai to cause to stand — more at pro-, stand

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing prostate

• prostate gland
• prostate-specific antigen

Rhymes for prostate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

prostate

noun

pros·​tate ˈpräs-ˌtāt 

: prostate gland

prostatic

prä-ˈstat-ik 

adjective

Medical Definition

prostate

1 of 2 noun

pros·​tate ˈpräs-ˌtāt 

: prostate gland

prostate

2 of 2 adjective

: of, relating to, or being the prostate gland