pubic

American

[pyoo-bik] / ˈpyu bɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or situated near the pubes or the pubis.

pubic British

/ ˈpjuːbɪk /

adjective

of or relating to the pubes or pubis

pubic hair

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Other Word Forms

interpubic adjective
subpubic adjective

Etymology

Origin of pubic

First recorded in 1825–35; pub(es) ¹ + -ic

Example Sentences

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Several pubic speakers expressed support for the motion and for the county’s broader “care first” approach to homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

But her baby became stuck in the birth canal most likely because of shoulder dystocia, when a baby's shoulder gets stuck behind the pubic bone, according to the family.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024

There may be some truth to this: Humans evolved for millions of years alongside our parasites, everything from tapeworms to pubic lice.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2023

Grand jury proceedings are closed to the pubic including the media, with prosecutors prevented by law from sharing any details of what takes place.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023

Ifemelu remembered a nurse cheerfully shaving her pubic hair, the rough scratch of the razor blade, the smell of antiseptic.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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