groin

[ groin ]

noun

1. Anatomy. the fold or hollow on either side of the front of the body where the thigh joins the abdomen.
2. the general region of this fold or hollow.
3. Architecture. the curved line or edge formed by the intersection of two vaults.
4. Also groyne. a small jetty extending from a shore to prevent beach erosion.

verb (used with object)

1. Architecture. to form with groins.

groin

/ ɡrɔɪn /

noun

1. the depression or fold where the legs join the abdomen inguinal
2. euphemistic.
   the genitals, esp the testicles
3. a variant spelling (esp US) of groyne
4. architect a curved arris formed where two intersecting vaults meet

verb

1. tr architect to provide or construct with groins

Other Words From

• un·groined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of groin¹

1350–1400; earlier grine, Middle English grinde; compare Old English grynde “abyss,” akin to grund “bottom, ground ¹ ”

Word History and Origins

Origin of groin¹

C15: perhaps from English grynde abyss; related to ground ¹

Example Sentences

Junior point guard Dylan Andrews, who sat out the Bruins’ victory over Boston University on Monday with a groin injury, remained sidelined for the portion of practice reporters were allowed to observe Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

The swelling increased quickly and a node in his groin swelled to the size of a golf ball, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Andrews was out with a left groin injury that is not considered serious, leaving his status as day to day.

From Los Angeles Times

Mack was limited to just a handful of snaps because of a groin injury, but his teammates picked up the pass-rushing slack with seven sacks.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1943, on his 27th flight and fifth mission, Johnny was shot down and suffered wounds to his groin and abdomen.

From BBC