noun
Uncommon
groin
groihn-GROYN
Groin (noun) means the area where the thigh meets the torso, on the front of the body. Example: “He pulled a muscle in his groin during the sprint.”
noun
1
The area where the thigh meets the torso, on the front of the body.
"He pulled a muscle in his groin during the sprint."
"The doctor examined the groin area for signs of a hernia."
How to use groin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe part of the body between the abdomen and the thigh.
Common pairings
pull a groin muscle
groin injury
kick to the groin
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Word forms
- Plural
- groins
- Third person singular
- groins
- Past tense
- groined
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Etymology
From Middle English grynde, meaning a hollow or depression, later reshaped under the influence of the word "loin."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for groin
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What does “groin” mean?
The word “groin” means the area where the thigh meets the torso, on the front of the body. In plain terms, the part of the body between the abdomen and the thigh.
How do you pronounce “groin”?
“Groin” is pronounced groihn-GROYN (/ˈɡɹoɪ̯n/ ~ /ˈɡɹɔɪ̯n/ in IPA).
How do you use “groin” in a sentence?
Here is “groin” used in a sentence: “He pulled a muscle in his groin during the sprint.”
What part of speech is “groin”?
“Groin” is a noun.
Where does the word “groin” come from?
The word “groin” comes from Middle English. From Middle English grynde, meaning a hollow or depression, later reshaped under the influence of the word "loin.".
Is “groin” a common word?
“Groin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
