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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The Barnetts claimed that Natalia had pubic hair, was menstruating, and had adult teeth, leading them to believe that their child was an adult posing as a minor. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025 Our head, chest, armpit, and pubic hair consists of terminal hairs. Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025 The Barnetts claimed, not long after bringing her home, that Natalia was not the age reflected on her birth certificate, because Natalia allegedly had pubic hair, a menstrual cycle and a mental illness. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 Press your hands and toes into your mat and draw your pubic bone toward your belly button to engage the deep core and pelvic floor muscles. Amber Sayer, Outside Online, 10 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 4 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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