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 of erection

• 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

In his case, the goal was extra length, as well as better erections. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026

If your erections are changing, don’t panic — pay attention. —Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026

The quality of his erections, their persistence, changed when the cocaine ran out and the only thing left to him was zoll. —Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025

There have also been reports of facial flushing, appetite changes, nausea, vomiting and, oh, spontaneous erections with melanotan II use. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 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