sexual intercourse
Americannoun
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genital contact, especially the insertion of the penis into the vagina followed by orgasm; coitus; copulation.
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a sex act that involves penetration of one person’s vagina, anus, or mouth by another person for the sexual gratification of one or both parties.
noun
Etymology
Origin of sexual intercourse
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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From dawn to dusk, observant Muslims the world over will refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sexual intercourse.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024
The WHO defines infertility as a disease of the male or female reproductive system that is defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.
From Reuters ● Apr. 4, 2023
Mr. Lehrmann, 27, was charged in August 2021 with one count of sexual intercourse without consent.
From New York Times ● Oct. 4, 2022
Vasyl knew his HIV could only be passed on through sexual intercourse or blood transfusion, but he was worried what would happen if his colleagues found out.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2019
There is no ground whatever for the belief that to a fairly advanced child a serious person cannot suitably describe all the natural processes of the human body, including sexual intercourse.
From The Sexual Life of the Child by Eden Paul
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