sexual intercourse


sexual intercourse

noun

Definition of SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

1
: heterosexual intercourse involving penetration of the vagina by the penis : coitus
2
: intercourse (as anal or oral intercourse) that does not involve penetration of the vagina by the penis

Examples of SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

  1. a doctor who is accused of having sexual intercourse with one of his patients
  2. <many people believe that it's best to wait to experience sexual intercourse until you're mature enough to handle it>

First Known Use of SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

1799

Rhymes with SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

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