Groin

Pronunciation: /ɡrɔɪn/

Definitions of groin

noun The area of the body between the abdomen and the thigh, containing the reproductive organs and parts of the digestive and urinary systems.

Example Sentences

A1 He felt a sharp pain in his groin while playing soccer.

A2 She applied ice to her groin after straining it during exercise.

B1 The doctor examined the athlete's groin for any signs of injury.

B2 Physical therapy helped alleviate the pain in his groin after the surgery.

C1 The athlete underwent surgery to repair a tear in his groin muscle.

C2 The MRI revealed a hernia in the patient's groin that required immediate attention.

Examples of groin in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined the patient's groin for any signs of injury.

informal I pulled a muscle in my groin while playing soccer.

slang I need to stretch out my groin before starting my workout.

figurative The company's profits took a hit in the groin due to the economic downturn.

Grammatical Forms of groin

• past tense: groined
• plural: groins
• comparative: more groin
• superlative: most groin
• present tense: groin
• future tense: will groin
• perfect tense: have groined
• continuous tense: is groining
• singular: groin
• positive degree: groin
• infinitive: to groin
• gerund: groining
• participle: groined

Origin and Evolution of groin

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'groin' originated from the Old English word 'grind', meaning the fork of the body, specifically the area where the legs meet the torso.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'groin' has come to refer to the crease or hollow at the junction of the inner part of each thigh with the trunk, as well as the curved edge at the intersection of two vaults. The usage has evolved to include architectural and anatomical references.