orgasm

1 of 2

noun

or·​gasm ˈȯr-ˌga-zəm 

plural orgasms

: intense or paroxysmal excitement

especially : the rapid pleasurable release of neuromuscular tensions at the height of sexual arousal that is usually accompanied by the ejaculation of semen in the male and by vaginal contractions in the female

orgasm

2 of 2

verb

orgasmed; orgasming; orgasms

intransitive verb

: to experience orgasm

Examples of orgasm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In the controversial scene, Ivana playfully presents a book to her husband about the merits of a female orgasm. —Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 May 2024

This isn’t bad, considering the pervasive orgasm gap that exists between heterosexual women and their male partners. —Myisha Battle, TIME, 15 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

New Latin orgasmus, from Greek orgasmos, from organ to grow ripe, be lustful; probably akin to Sanskrit ūrjā sap, strength

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1763, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1972, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

orgasm

noun

or·​gasm

ˈȯr-ˌgaz-əm

: the climax of sexual excitement

Medical Definition

orgasm

1 of 2 noun

or·​gasm ˈȯr-ˌgaz-əm 

: the climax of sexual excitement that is usually accompanied by ejaculation of semen in the male and by vaginal contractions in the female

orgasmic

ȯr-ˈgaz-mik 

adjective

also orgastic

-ˈgas-tik 

orgasm

2 of 2 intransitive verb

: to experience an orgasm

able to orgasm during intercourse

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