pubic

adjective

pu·​bic ˈpyü-bik How to pronounce pubic (audio)
: of, relating to, or situated in or near the region of the pubes or the pubis

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During the trial, Amélie testified that Depardieu grabbed her hips in a narrow corridor and started touching her, pointing to her buttocks, hip, and pubic area. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025 According to Patel, this is possible because of the labia majora’s large tissue deposits and pubic hair. Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 6 May 2025 He’s stayed by her side throughout her treatment for aggressive endometriosis, which has now taken over her pelvis and implanted in her pubic symphysis. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 2 May 2025 According to Transfermarkt, issues with his pubic bone slowed the winger down for much of the second half of last season. Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pubic

Word History

Etymology

pub(es) or pub(is) + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pubic was in 1819

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“Pubic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pubic. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

pubic

adjective
pu·​bic ˈpyü-bik How to pronounce pubic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located near the pubis

Medical Definition

pubic

adjective
pu·​bic ˈpyü-bik How to pronounce pubic (audio)
: of, relating to, or situated in or near the region of the pubes or the pubis

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