Examples of crotch in a Sentence
Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Rosanne Barr screeched her way through the song ahead of a game between the lowly San Diego Padres and the soon to be World Series champion Cincinatti Reds, ending the performance by spitting and grabbing her crotch.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024
While Abigail initially seems meek and innocent, the good-girl image quickly evaporates once the stakes become clear, beginning a power struggle that involves violence against bunnies and Joe Alwyn’s crotch.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2024
The bodysuit has hook and eye closures on the crotch, lace detailing on the butt for a smooth, no-show look under clothing, and adjustable straps to improve the fit.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
Why did men start wearing pockets of fabric over their crotch?
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 7 Feb. 2024
Actor Neil Patrick Harris, for example, starred on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine in May 2014 wearing nothing but a black satin bow tie and a matching bowler hat hanging precariously from his crotch.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 23 Feb. 2024
There’s ample padding on the seat and back, as well as some in the straps and crotch, so your child will feel supported and comforted on any trip.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
Xenia wears a white bathing suit with the top pulled down and the crotch clasps undone.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
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Word History
probably alteration of crutch entry 1
1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Crotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crotch. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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