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 Words From

• inter·pubic adjective
• sub·pubic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pubic¹

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

Example Sentences

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

Crimes that discourage people from shopping and enjoying pubic places undermine the quality of life and could have serious consequences if left unchecked.

From Los Angeles Times

But “all the federal government will do in its infinite wisdom is fix the pubic roads,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times