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

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Because God commanded that males must be circumcised, for instance, Mintz requires that male candidates be free of foreskin prior to conversion. Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024 About half of baby boys in the U.S. have their foreskin surgically removed shortly after being born, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for foreskin 

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 23 Dec. 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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