testicle

noun

tes·​ti·​cle ˈte-sti-kəl How to pronounce testicle (audio)
: testis
especially : one of a higher mammal usually with its enclosing structures
testicular adjective

Examples of testicle in a Sentence

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But elephants are somewhat unique in lacking the evolutionary tactic of housing its testicles outside of the body. New Atlas, 20 May 2025 One young man described the particular agony of being placed carelessly in a wheelchair and forced to sit for hours atop his testicles. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025 The ladies welcomed Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and Bing, the canine star of the new movie The Friend, to the show for a lively interview about the new project, which ranged from the Great Dane's multiple escape attempts to the overwhelming size of the pooch's testicles. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2025 The testicles are the dominant site of testosterone production in males. Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for testicle

Word History

Etymology

Middle English testicule, from Latin testiculus, diminutive of testis

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of testicle was in the 15th century

Cite this Entry

“Testicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/testicle. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

testicle

noun
tes·​ti·​cle ˈtes-ti-kəl How to pronounce testicle (audio)
: testis

Medical Definition

testicle

noun
tes·​ti·​cle ˈtes-ti-kəl How to pronounce testicle (audio)
: testis
especially : one with its enclosing structures

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