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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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.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 July 2025
It’s sewn into the crotch and seat of the shorts to prevent chafing in sensitive areas and alleviate pressure points while seated on a bike.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
The photo shows someone's navel, crotch, and pubic hair, partially visible underneath the zipper on a pair of see-through pants.
—EW.com, 27 June 2025
The crotch features a 3 by 3 hook and eye closure, and a full-brief underwear style.
—Dory Zayas, Glamour, 27 May 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 July 2025
It’s sewn into the crotch and seat of the shorts to prevent chafing in sensitive areas and alleviate pressure points while seated on a bike.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
The photo shows someone's navel, crotch, and pubic hair, partially visible underneath the zipper on a pair of see-through pants.
—EW.com, 27 June 2025
The crotch features a 3 by 3 hook and eye closure, and a full-brief underwear style.
—Dory Zayas, Glamour, 27 May 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 21 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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