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

• cry
• exclamation
• interjection

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

The pelvic floor muscles are also an important part of orgasming, ejaculation, and squirting. —Evelyn Bauer, Them, 16 Aug. 2024

Don't reuse condoms: The rule is simple: one condom per ejaculation. —Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024

After ejaculation, carefully remove the condom and throw it away. —Peter Weiss, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024

Masturbation, premature ejaculation, cunnilingus, the differing vaginal sensations produced by penises and vibrators: Everything was fair play. —Louis Bayard, Washington Post, 15 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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