lovemaking

noun

love·​mak·​ing ˈləv-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce lovemaking (audio)
Synonyms of lovemakingnext
1
: sexual activity
especially : copulation
2
lovemaker noun

Examples of lovemaking in a Sentence

does not allow her young daughter to watch any films in which lovemaking is shown, however discreetly a series of Rococo paintings in which the lovemaking of French aristocrats is depicted with erotic playfulness
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This arrangement might seem ill-suited for lovemaking, but surprisingly, the male simply reached across the barrier and got busy. Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026 This is a broad category of misbehaviors, ranging from excessive public displays of affection to actual lovemaking on the plane. Christopher Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026 Inside, storylines followed a formula with frequently dire consequences for the twisted woman who dared indulge in, by today’s standards, some pretty tame lovemaking. Trish Bendix august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025 No, thank you, to this mentally ill request for lovemaking. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lovemaking

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of lovemaking was in the 15th century

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“Lovemaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovemaking. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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