pubic

[pyoo-bik]

adjective

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

pubic

/ ˈpjuːbɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the pubes or pubis

   pubic hair

Other Word Forms

• interpubic adjective
• subpubic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pubic¹

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

Example Sentences

Last year, Mr Anthony started a petition calling for a pubic inquiry into the time it has taken.

From BBC

If the money cannot be raised, the hoard will be returned to its finders or the landowner and may not ever go on pubic display.

From BBC

The pubic engagement exercise begins on Monday, with the launch of website change.nhs.uk.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon