pubic

American

[pyoo-bik] / ˈpyu bɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or situated near the pubes pubis 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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She said her priorities were investing in pubic services - particularly the NHS - as well as bringing down the cost of living, improving the economy and tackling the climate crisis.

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

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