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

Examples of pubic in a Sentence

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The unbuttoned jeans are going down, coming up; the pubic hair is staying either way. Carrie Brownstein, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025 In fact, fellow Erewhon shave brand Billie—which was acquired by Schick’s Edgewood Personal Care Company in 2021—has also leaned into the idea of embracing pubic hair in its recent campaigns. Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 An appeals court last month also struck down rules requiring pubic companies to disclose diversity on the board. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025 Or a 15-year-old can be well through puberty and have no body odor, no greasiness and no pubic hair growth. Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 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 28 Apr. 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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