genitals

[jen-i-tlz]

plural noun

1. genitalia.

genitals

/ ˌdʒɛnɪˈtælɪk, ˈdʒɛnɪtəlz, -ˈteɪljə, ˌdʒɛnɪˈteɪlɪə /

plural noun

1. the sexual organs; the testicles and penis of a male or the labia, clitoris, and vagina of a female

genitals

1. The organs of reproduction in animals, especially the external sex organs.

genitals

1. The organs involved in reproduction. (See reproductive systems.)

Other Word Forms

• genitalic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of genitals¹

Plural noun use of genital

Example Sentences

The flies “land on the eyes or the nose or the mouth,” Chin-Hong said, or, according to the CDC, in an opening such as the genitals or a wound as small as an insect bite.

From Los Angeles Times

Among other things, Luna accused Democrats on X of “doping up kids” and “cutting off their genitals.”

From Los Angeles Times

The court heard he had bought three videos from the website for £10 and £35, respectively, showing men willingly having their genitals removed.

From BBC

They are also attracted to the mucous membranes, such as those in the nose, mouth, eyelids, ears and genitals.

From BBC

He has also been charged with filming the genitals of a number of women without their knowledge or consent, prosecutor Sturla Henriksbø told reporters.

From BBC

Related Words

• genitalia