foreplay

fore·play | \ ˈfȯr-ˌplā

How to pronounce foreplay (audio)

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Definition of foreplay

1 : erotic stimulation preceding sexual intercourse

2 : action or behavior that precedes an event

Examples of foreplay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In this case, the foreplay is the part to be worried about. — Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, "An expert guide to love and sex during a pandemic," 16 Mar. 2020 Honestly, this awkward chat can wind up being foreplay. — Gigi Engle, SELF, "5 Ways to Ease Your Partner Into Trying Bondage and Kink," 28 Sep. 2018 But even with foreplay, some women need a little extra help (and that's totally OK). — Elyssa Goodman, Glamour, "7 Causes of Pain During Sex—and What to Do About Them," 21 Mar. 2019 Turn ons: Extended foreplay, silky lingerie, the perfect lighting Moon in Scorpio Your feelings run deep – all or nothing. — Rebecca Gordon, Harper's BAZAAR, "Why Your Moon Sign Is More Important Than You Think," 18 June 2019 Who but men could have scripted such a response, which seems intended to please a harasser who sees aggression as foreplay? — Noam Cohen, WIRED, "Why Siri and Alexa Weren’t Built to Smack Down Harassment," 6 June 2019 Trust us, these Valentine's Day lingerie looks are too good to only wear during foreplay. — Talia Abbas, SELF, "19 Valentine’s Day Lingerie Looks You Should Wear This Feb. 14 Because You Love Your Damn Self," 6 Feb. 2019 This kiss is usually the foreplay to something more. — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "17 Kissing Positions You Should Try During Your Next Makeout Session," 9 Apr. 2019 Jaime didn’t knight Brienne because of a crush, and anyone seeing that interaction as foreplay is completely missing the point. — Courtney Shea, Harper's BAZAAR, "Brienne of Tarth Lives—And Gwendoline Christie Has Some Thoughts About that Love Triangle," 6 May 2019

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“Foreplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreplay. Accessed 27 Jan. 2021.

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