pelvic

adjective

pel·​vic ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis
pelvic noun

Examples of pelvic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Research suggests as many as 80% of people with IC/BPS have overactive or tight pelvic floor muscles. Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025 My cancer is in dozens of places throughout my body: my vertebrae, pelvic bones, shoulder and other areas. Kevin P. Martin Jr., People.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Related Articles Warriors lose more than Butler’s Miami homecoming game Warriors-Heat: Jimmy Butler’s history of revenge games Steph Curry rejoins Warriors after pelvic injury, could play at Heat Butler started 1-for-6 from the floor as the Warriors fell behind by 17. Danny Emerman, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025 Biofeedback therapy or muscle retraining exercises: These may help your body physically release stool if there's an issue with the coordination between your pelvic floor and anorectal muscles. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pelvic

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pelvic was in 1799

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pelvic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pelvic. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

pelvic

adjective
pel·​vic ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis
pelvic bones

Medical Definition

pelvic

1 of 2 adjective
pel·​vic ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis
pelvic organs
pelvic pain

pelvic

2 of 2 noun
: a pelvic part

More from Merriam-Webster on pelvic

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!