foreskin

noun

fore·​skin ˈfȯr-ˌskin How to pronounce foreskin (audio)
: a fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis

called also prepuce

Examples of foreskin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the shroud, pilgrims visited Jesus’ crib, splinters from the cross and Jesus’ foreskin, just to name a few. Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2024 Meanwhile, Bryton clearly feels threatened by Chris and gives off rancid vibes when asking for proof of foreskin. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 7 June 2024 The show’s narrative has some lighter moments, of course, but marriages, births and a scene involving egg whites used as a fake foreskin don’t exactly work as moments of levity. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024 Not to mention the business with foreskins, demanded by God like genital loot, the spoils of victory, so many scalps. James Wood, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for foreskin 

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Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foreskin was in 1530

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“Foreskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreskin. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

foreskin

noun
fore·​skin -ˌskin How to pronounce foreskin (audio)
: a fold of skin that covers the end of the penis

called also prepuce

Medical Definition

foreskin

noun
fore·​skin -ˌskin How to pronounce foreskin (audio)
: a retractable fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis

called also prepuce

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