groin

Definition

The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.

Etymology

From earlier grine, from Middle English grinde, grynde, from Old English grynde (“abyss”) (perhaps also "depression, hollow"), probably related to Proto-Germanic *grunduz; see ground. Later altered under the influence of loin.

Example Sentences

• "The Mexican levelled nine minutes from time after Steven Gerrard, making his first start since undergoing groin surgery in April, put Liverpool ahead with a 68th-minute free-kick."
• "He pulled a muscle in his groin."
• "He got kicked in the groin and was writhing in pain."