sexual relations

American  

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. sexual intercourse; coitus.

2. any sexual activity between individuals.

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Etymology

Origin of sexual relations

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Bill Clinton had sexual relations with the female intern he infamously said he didn’t have sexual relations with — in the Oval Office.

From New York Times

While being questioned in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former Arkansas state employee Paula Jones, Clinton had denied having “sexual relations” with Lewinsky.

From Seattle Times

Mr Trump denies they had sexual relations and has dismissed the case as being politically motivated.

From BBC

Now the questionnaire inquires whether a prospective donor has had “high risk sexual relations with a new partner or partners” in the past three months, using gender neutral wording.

From Seattle Times

That referred to the sum paid by Trump’s lawyer to adult film star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election to ensure her silence about their sexual relations.

From Seattle Times