groin

1 of 2

noun

ˈgrȯin 

1

: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh

also : the region of this line

2

a

: the projecting curved line along which two intersecting vaults meet

b

: a rib that covers this edge

3

: a rigid structure built out from a shore to protect the shore from erosion, to trap sand, or to direct a current for scouring a channel

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groin

2 of 2

verb

groined; groining; groins

transitive verb

: to build or equip with groins

Examples of groin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Mack played only a handful of snaps because of a groin injury. —Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024

But the Packers were dealt a potentially serious injury blow during Week 8’s victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars when starting quarterback Jordan Love limped off in the third quarter of last Sunday’s game and was quickly ruled out with a groin injury. —Ben Morse, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024

Love left last Sunday's win over the Jaguars with a groin injury, and backup Malik Willis once again made enough plays for Green Bay to come out on top. —David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024

Willis also spelled Love in the second half of the Packers’ 30-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8, as Love had to leave with a groin injury. —Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration of Middle English grynde, from Old English, abyss; akin to Old English grund ground

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1532, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1816, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

groin

1 of 2 noun

ˈgrȯin 

1

: the junction of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh or the part of the body around this junction

2

: the curved line or rib on a ceiling along which two vaults meet

groin

2 of 2 verb

: to build or equip with groins

Medical Definition

groin

noun

ˈgrȯin 

: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh

also : the region of this line