vaginal

adjective

vag·​i·​nal ˈva-jə-nᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina

2

: of or relating to a theca

vaginally

ˈva-jə-nᵊl-ē 

adverb

Examples of vaginal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, yoni steaming—also known as vaginal steaming or V-steaming—is an ancient practice that has been used by women around the world to promote feminine health and wellness, particularly in African and indigenous cultures. —Stephanie Long, Essence, 15 Feb. 2025

Starting at 30, women can collect their own vaginal samples at a doctor’s office for testing for HPV — the infection that causes most cases of cervical cancer — according to new guidelines. —John Carreyrou, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025

For women, menopause may lead to vaginal dryness, which Silverstein suggests addressing with lubricants or vaginal balms. —David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025

One doctor on Instagram even said that using prescription vaginal estrogen cream on your face can increase collagen production and minimize dryness. —Erica Sweeney, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin vaginalis, from vagina "sheath, vagina" + Latin -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Medical Definition

vaginal

1 of 2 adjective

va·​gi·​nal

ˈvaj-ən-ᵊl, sometimes və-ˈjī-nᵊl

1

: of, relating to, or resembling a vagina : thecal

a vaginal synovial membrane surrounding a tendon

2

a

: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina

vaginal discharge

vaginal infection

b

: occurring through the birth canal

a vaginal delivery

a vaginal birth

vaginally

-ē 

adverb

vaginal

2 of 2 noun

: a vaginal anatomical part (as a muscle)