Vocabulary Entry

loins

|noun • noun

noun

The part of the body on either side of the spine between the lowest ribs and the hipbones.

Example Sentences

"He felt a sharp pain in his loins after lifting the heavy box."

"The horse was injured in the loins, making it difficult to ride."

"In ancient times, warriors would often flaunt their strength by flexing their loins."

noun

Example Sentences

"The artist painted a beautiful depiction of a mother cradling life in her loins."

"His dreams of becoming a parent sparked a deep feeling in his loins."

"In literature, references to loins often symbolize fertility and family."