jockstrap

American  

[jok-strap] / ˈdʒɒkˌstræp /

noun

1. an elasticized belt, a men's undergarment, with a pouch for supporting and protecting the genitals, worn especially while participating in athletics.

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jockstrap British  

/ ˈdʒɒkˌstræp /

noun

1. Also called: athletic support.  an elasticated belt with a pouch worn by men, esp athletes, to support the genitals

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Etymology

Origin of jockstrap

First recorded in 1895–1900; jock “male organ” (variant of jack ¹ “male”; Jock ) + strap

Example Sentences

Reserved as he was, Foster found it easy to befriend the middle-school boy who dutifully slipped on rubber gloves to pick up jockstraps and jerseys.

From Los Angeles Times

From there, the lowly jockstrap found massive success as the men’s underwear industry grew.

From Seattle Times

The designs cleverly incorporated leggings, jockstraps resembling codpieces, mystical talismanic pendants, and tear-shaped cutouts on thick knit sweaters that conjured up tales of yore.

From Seattle Times

In 1928, Arthur Kneibler was hired by Cooper Underwear Company, where the "apparel engineer" introduced underwear briefs styled off of jockstraps.

From National Geographic

“And”—Daniel’s voice was glum—“I’ll have to bum a lift to hockey practice in Derek’s death mobile that reeks of jockstraps.”

From Literature