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

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024

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

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

DNA evidence consisted of pubic hairs gathered from the crime scene, a bathroom in the victim’s retail business.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2022

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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