noun
privates
Privates (noun) means a casual, polite term for a person's genitals. Example: “He covered his privates with a towel after the shower.”
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A casual, polite term for a person's genitals.
"He covered his privates with a towel after the shower."
How to use privates
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, non-clinical way to refer to genitals.
When to use it
Informal and somewhat euphemistic — more polite than crude slang, but not a clinical term.
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What is the meaning of privates?
"privates" (noun) means a casual, polite term for a person's genitals.
What is another word for privates?
Other words for "privates" include genitalia, crotch, genitals.
How do you use privates in a sentence?
Example: "He covered his privates with a towel after the shower."
