intercourse

noun

in·ter·course | \ ˈin-tər-ˌkȯrs

Definition of intercourse

1 : physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person anal intercourse oral intercourse especially : sexual intercourse sense 1 heterosexual intercourse

2 : exchange especially of thoughts or feelings : communion

3 : connection or dealings between persons or groups

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nonintercourse

Examples of intercourse in a Sentence

the unspoken rules of social intercourse

Recent Examples on the Web The cozy sea-green space is where teenage Ruby, the sole hearing member of a deaf family, chides her parents for engaging in cacophonous intercourse while a crush is visiting. — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 28 Mar. 2022 The cozy sea-green space is where teenage Ruby, the sole hearing member of a deaf family, chides her parents for engaging in cacophonous intercourse while a crush is visiting. — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 8 Feb. 2022 However, symptoms may include a change in vaginal discharge and bleeding in between periods or after intercourse. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 23 Dec. 2021 Child erotica images, under the new state law, don’t necessarily involve full nudity, intercourse or display of genitals. — BostonGlobe.com, 4 Nov. 2021 Kate and Kelly had intercourse later and kept seeing one another until 2004. — Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2021 The cozy sea-green space is where teenage Ruby, the sole hearing member of a deaf family, chides her parents for engaging in cacophonous intercourse while a crush is visiting. — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 5 Dec. 2021 Yet, those who are at a high-risk of developing anal cancer—like people who have anal intercourse or a history of anal warts—should talk to their doctor about regular anal cancer screenings, according to John's Hopkins Medicine. — Grace Wade, Health.com, 8 Nov. 2021 Fondling and intercourse are among the accusations lodged at Melton. — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 17 Aug. 2021 See More

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intercourse

noun

in·ter·course | \ ˈin-tər-ˌkȯrs

Kids Definition of intercourse

: dealings between persons or groups Social intercourse requires communication.

intercourse

noun

in·ter·course | \ ˈint-ər-ˌkō(ə)rs, -ˌkȯ(ə)rs

Medical Definition of intercourse

1 : connection or dealings between persons or groups

2 : physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person anal intercourse oral intercourse especially : sexual intercourse sense 1 heterosexual intercourse