erection

noun

erec·​tion i-ˈrek-shən 

1

a

: the state marked by firm turgid form and erect or elevated position of a previously flaccid bodily part containing cavernous tissue when that tissue becomes dilated with blood

b

: an occurrence of such a state in the penis or clitoris

2

: the act or process of erecting something : construction

3

: something erected

Synonyms

• structure
• construction

Examples of erection in a Sentence

the erection of a new apartment building

when it was brand-new, the Eiffel Tower was considered as ugly an erection as Europe had ever seen

Recent Examples on the Web

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So, there is the possibility that more rigid erections are being misinterpreted at longer penile length. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

The rap mogul would watch this all unfold and masturbate while barking orders, which frequently would lead the escorts to lose their erections, Ventura said from the stand. —Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025

Bryan Johnson is dedicating his life (and $2M a year) to exploring anti-aging technologies and biohacking, which has branched into a focus on the longevity and size of his erections. —People Staff, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for erection

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction

Kids Definition

erection

noun

erec·​tion i-ˈrek-shən 

1

: the process of erecting : the state of being erected

2

a

: the state marked by firm swollen form and erect position of a previously limp or flabby bodily part whose tissue becomes dilated with blood

b

: an occurrence of such a state (as in the penis)

3

: something erected

Medical Definition

erection

noun

erec·​tion i-ˈrek-shən 

1

: the state marked by firm turgid form and erect or elevated position of a previously flaccid bodily part containing cavernous tissue when that tissue becomes dilated with blood

2

: an occurrence of erection in the penis or clitoris