erotica
Americannoun
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written works, usually fiction, dealing with sexual love.
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sexually explicit art, photographs, sculptures, or the like, depicting human sexuality.
plural noun
Usage
What does erotica mean? Erotica is visual art or writing created to sexually arouse the viewer or reader. It is commonly associated with novels and internet fan fiction.Content warning: the following content includes references to sexual activity.
Etymology
Origin of erotica
1850–55; < Greek, neuter plural of erōtikós erotic
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Example Sentences
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"Dirty Diana," a scripted erotica series starring Demi Moore, horror series "The Left Right Game" and Cold War cultural show "Wind of Change" lead nominations.
From Reuters
It’s why Sasquatch appears as a common character in our urban legends, spooky campfire stories and, yes, even erotica.
From Washington Post
The issue was first pointed out by an Asian American artist on Twitter, who The Verge is not naming due to harassment concerns, who had erotica recommended above one of their listings.
From The Verge
Wanting to move on from comics, he wrote bad poetry, lackluster screenplays and egregious-sounding forays into erotica.
From Washington Post
Not quite erotica, this fiction anthology is more about the transformative nature of kink as a practice.
From New York Times
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