courtship

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court·ship | \ ˈkȯrt-ˌship

Definition of courtship

: the act, process, or period of courting

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They had a two-year courtship before marrying. The male of the species often displays aggression during courtship. the President's courtship of middle-class voters

Recent Examples on the Web Eigner's courtship of Randolph started with a supportive text and an open invitation to join the Cadets staff. — David La Vaque, Star Tribune, 23 July 2021 From the very beginning of Ellie Monahan and Mark Dobrosky’s courtship, themed parties have played a pivotal role. — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 14 July 2021 The Old Globe presents a mailbox-only production of Ken Ludwig’s play about his parents’ courtship by mail during World War II. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2021 While both the Trump and Biden administrations have taken a tougher line toward China, Apple’s courtship of the Chinese government shows a disconnect between politicians in Washington and America’s wealthiest company. — New York Times, 17 May 2021 And, in stark contrast to his parents’ brief and ill-fated courtship, William had taken eight years to pop the question that would thrust his girlfriend into the full glare of the spotlight. — Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 29 Apr. 2021 Tennessee’s courtship of Washington became public in March. — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 28 Apr. 2021 Soon after new elections were called in December, Netanyahu begin a semi-public courtship of Abbas. — Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2021 Running July 7 — August 7, 2022, this is a piece about the wartime courtship of this prolific comedic writer’s own parents. — Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 25 May 2021

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“Courtship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtship. Accessed 4 Aug. 2021.

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courtship

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English Language Learners Definition of courtship

somewhat old-fashioned : the activities that occur when people are developing a romantic relationship that could lead to marriage or the period of time when such activities occur

: the behavior of animals that leads to sexual activity or the period of time when such behavior occurs

: an attempt to convince someone to support you or to choose you or your organization

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courtship

noun

court·ship | \ ˈkȯrt-ˌship