intercourse

American  

[in-ter-kawrs] / ˈɪn tərˌkɔrs /

noun

1. sexual intercourse, especially coitus.

2. dealings or communication between individuals, groups, countries, etc.

   Synonyms:

   traffic , trade , commerce , sexual relations , sex act , sex , relations , copulation

3. interchange of thoughts, feelings, etc.

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intercourse British  

/ ˈɪntəˌkɔːs /

noun

1. communication or exchange between individuals; mutual dealings

2. See sexual intercourse

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Other Word Forms

• preintercourse noun

Etymology

Origin of intercourse

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English intercurse, from Medieval Latin intercursus “communication, trading,” Latin “a running between, interposition”; inter-, course

Related Words

• copulation
• intimacy