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

Examples of pubic in a Sentence

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According to charging documents, between 2010 and 2023, Franklin was in sole control of several bank and PayPal accounts linked to his pubic service career, also acting as treasurer to an associated political committee — a violation of Maryland election law. Gqlshare, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024 Three types of lice impact humans: head lice, body lice, and pubic lice. Wendy Wisner, Health, 3 Nov. 2024 Couture missed all but six games last season due to osteitis pubis, a condition in which inflammation between the pubic bones can result in pain and swelling in the groin and lower abdomen. Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024 Head and pubic lice are primarily spread through direct human contact but can sometimes spread through indirect contact with clothing or other items containing lice. Wendy Wisner, Health, 3 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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