1. soldiers of the lowest rank in the army
Usage: military
2. private parts of the body; genitals
Usage: informal; euphemistic

Examples

• The sergeant ordered the privates to clean their barracks.
• Three privates were promoted to corporal after the training exercise.
• The new privates struggled with the demanding physical training.
• Parents should teach children the proper names for their privates.
• The doctor examined the patient’s privates during the medical checkup.
• The privates marched in formation across the parade ground.