genitals

[ jen-i-tlz ]

plural noun

1. genitalia.

genitals

/ ˌdʒɛnɪˈtælɪk; ˈdʒɛnɪtəlz; -ˈteɪljə; ˌdʒɛnɪˈteɪlɪə /

plural noun

1. the sexual organs; the testicles and penis of a male or the labia, clitoris, and vagina of a female venereal

genitals

/ jĕn′ĭ-tlz /

1. The organs of reproduction in animals, especially the external sex organs.

genitals

1. The organs involved in reproduction. ( See reproductive systems .)

Derived Forms

• genitalic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of genitals¹

Plural noun use of genital

Example Sentences

She says she would regularly use talcum powder after a bath or as a deodoriser, including across her genitals.

From BBC

The symptoms for both types of mpox are similar, with more severe cases causing a rash on the hands, feet, chest, face, mouth or genitals.

From Los Angeles Times

While Woodward claimed that Bernstein provoked the stabbing by taking a photo of Woodward’s genitals, the judge said that “the facts don’t support this,” noting there was no evidence of any such photo.

From Los Angeles Times

This explosive allegation of "reproductive violence" encompasses many things, such as the alleged targeting of maternity hospitals and fertility clinics and the alleged injuries inflicted on the genitals of male detainees.

From Salon

The person in the stall next to you might have different-looking genitals?

From Salon

Related Words

• genitalia