ejaculation

noun

ejac·​u·​la·​tion i-ˌja-kyə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: an act of ejaculating

specifically : a sudden discharging of a fluid from a duct

2

: something ejaculated

especially : a short sudden emotional utterance

There was a buzz of gratification from time to time during the reading, accompanied by whispered ejaculations of "How sweet!" "How eloquent!" "So true!" etc. …

—Mark Twain

Synonyms of ejaculation

• cry
• exclamation
• interjection
• shout
• scream

Examples of ejaculation in a Sentence

He was greeted with ejaculations of surprise.

uttered a profane ejaculation upon stubbing his toe in the dark

Recent Examples on the Web

Millions of sperm can remain in the tubes, typically requiring about 20 to 30 ejaculations to clear. —Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026

Is there ejaculation in Capital? —Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026

The gold standard is to test the semen within an hour of ejaculation to get an accurate evaluation. —Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026

Benign conditions like an enlarged prostate, prostatitis (inflammation), recent ejaculation, vigorous exercise or even a long bike ride can temporarily push your PSA up. —Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ejaculation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

ejaculation

noun

ejac·​u·​la·​tion i-ˌjak-yə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: an act of ejaculating

especially : a sudden emptying of a fluid from a duct

2

: something ejaculated

especially : a short sudden exclamation

Medical Definition

ejaculation

noun

ejac·​u·​la·​tion i-ˌjak-yə-ˈlā-shən 

: the act or process of ejaculating

specifically : the sudden or spontaneous discharging of a fluid (as semen in orgasm) from a duct see premature ejaculation