1
: a pole with a forked end used especially as a prop
2
: an angle formed by the parting of two legs, branches, or members
Examples of crotch in a Sentence
the crotch of the pants
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Liners adhere to the fabric sewn into the crotch of your underwear, known as the gusset.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 17 July 2025
And these are the guys who get kicked in the crotch a lot.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
June 27, 2023: There was an allegation of physical abuse of 3-year-old Zara, including Arnold grabbing Zara hard and holding her by her crotch area.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
One of the images from the artwork reportedly includes a nude shot of Lorde, with the photo showing the crotch of an individual wearing see-through pants.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 17 July 2025
And these are the guys who get kicked in the crotch a lot.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
June 27, 2023: There was an allegation of physical abuse of 3-year-old Zara, including Arnold grabbing Zara hard and holding her by her crotch area.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
One of the images from the artwork reportedly includes a nude shot of Lorde, with the photo showing the crotch of an individual wearing see-through pants.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for crotch
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“Crotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crotch. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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crotch
noun
: an angle formed by the spreading apart of two legs or branches or of a limb from its trunk
Medical Definition
crotch
noun
: an angle formed by the parting of two legs, branches, or members
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