private parts

plural noun

1. the external genital organs.

private parts

/ ˈpraɪvɪts /

plural noun

1. euphemistic terms for genitals

Word History and Origins

Origin of private parts¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

Making a spectacle out of private parts of the target's life — which are usually not the subjects of polite conversation — is a crucial aspect of this dehumanization.

From Salon

They urged one another to shock people’s private parts with Tasers.

From New York Times

They demanded that city librarians reclassify children’s and young adult books mentioning private parts and pooping as suitable only for adults and created a citizen’s commission to review all children’s books for potentially offensive content.

From Los Angeles Times

Ultimately, theocracy, like all authoritarian systems, loves imposing arbitrary and cruel rules on the most private parts of people's lives.

From Salon

Through it all, one element remained consistent—covering up a man's private parts.

From National Geographic

Related Words

• genitalia
• genitals