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

Fox News doesn’t want to talk about the crude doodle of a naked woman, with its creepy message printed across her breasts and torso, and a signature — “Donald” — in her pubic area.

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

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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.

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

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

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