genitals

plural noun

gen·​i·​tals ˈje-nə-tᵊlz How to pronounce genitals (audio)
: the sexual or reproductive organs located on the outside of the body : genitalia
Frontal male nudity, however, doesn't sit too well with the Motion Picture Association of America. Excessive shots of male genitals almost always ensure an NC-17 rating …Ryan Murphy
Symptoms of infection include discharges from the penis or vagina and burning and itching of the genitals.C. Brownlee

Examples of genitals in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It is caused by the bacteria Niesseria gonorrhoeae, which can infect the mucous membranes in the genitals, rectum, throat and eyes. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Jan. 2023 Research from the University of Texas proves that 20 minutes of walking or running on a treadmill increases heart rate and blood flow in all organs, including the genitals. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 Sep. 2022 The virus can also cause a rash of blisters around the genitals, hands and mouth, according to the CDC. al, 14 Aug. 2022 But Ohio’s General Assembly otherwise proceeded at a breakneck pace this past spring—debating a bill enabling the inspection of the genitals of transgender student athletes, and passing a raft of legislation about guns. Jane Mayer, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2022 See all Example Sentences for genitals 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of genitals was in the 14th century

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“Genitals.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genitals. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

genitals

plural noun
gen·​i·​tals ˈjen-ə-tᵊlz How to pronounce genitals (audio)

Medical Definition

genitals

noun plural
gen·​i·​tals ˈjen-ə-tᵊlz How to pronounce genitals (audio)

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