coitus

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co·i·tus | \ ˈkō-ə-təs

, kō-ˈē-, ˈkȯi-təs

Definition of coitus

: physical union of male and female genitalia accompanied by rhythmic movements : sexual intercourse sense 1 — compare orgasm

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Other Words from coitus

coital \ ˈkō-ə-tᵊl

, kō-ˈē- , ˈkȯi-tᵊl

\ adjective

coitally \ ˈkō-ə-tə-lē

, kō-ˈē- , ˈkȯi-tə- \ adverb

Examples of coitus in a Sentence

the act of coitus is the natural method by which conception occurs

Recent Examples on the Web Maybe that’s the binary nature of digital thought, ones and zeroes, coitus and cuddles. — Sam Lipsyte, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022 The intriguing gender discourse opened up by this bizarre encounter is stopped short when, mid-coitus in a cheap hotel room, news of a nearby terrorist explosion flashes across the TV screen. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Feb. 2022 But the distance quickly narrows and then disappears as moments of inter-guest coitus and hand-to-hand combat overrule the abstract principles of pathogen avoidance. — New York Times, 27 Oct. 2021 This woman saw Jessie’s suck it and recognizes the exuberance inherent in low-stakes coitus. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 July 2021 Joining these two together in unholy coitus will have dire consequences on the rest of the Seven, and The Boys, and just everyone involved with the final three episodes of season 2. — Rachel Paige, refinery29.com, 18 Sep. 2020 The two seem to have a post-coitus glow, which means all of our Falice dreams have finally come true. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 29 Aug. 2018 The death occurs in the wee hours of the post-coitus morning. — Rebecca Farley, refinery29.com, 8 May 2018 The two seem to have a post-coitus glow, which means all of our Falice dreams have finally come true. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 29 Aug. 2018 See More

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