private parts

plural noun

: the external genital and excretory organs

Examples of private parts in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And for God’s sake, spare us all the show and tell of that mysterious, colored rash invading your private parts. Steve Cambria, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2024 The search also yielded dozens of computer disks containing images of women and young girls that focused on their private parts, according to prosecutors. Joseph Diaz, ABC News, 26 July 2024 The Benefits of Teaching Kids the Anatomically Correct Names for Genitalia There are many benefits to teaching kids the anatomically correct names for their private parts. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 July 2024 Here's why Mesa Public Schools board member proposes flag display restrictions The students told their parents about what transpired and the parents reviewed the SD card from the camera, which showed girls with their breasts and private parts exposed and notified the authorities. Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for private parts 

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Word History

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of private parts was in 1737

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“Private parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20parts. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

private parts

plural noun
: the genital organs on the outside of the body
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