Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
And there are all these stories about the allotment of condoms and cardboard beds that are designed to break if the lovemaking is too vigorous?
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Vulture, 3 Nov. 2023
Try to get in some tender lovemaking as well as swinging from the chandelier.
—Deborah Gaines, Parents, 28 Sep. 2023
The ratio of witty banter to explicit lovemaking is high.
—Time, 11 Aug. 2023
The passionate lovemaking that follows marks both a culmination and a beginning.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2023
So a Valentine's lesson from bigfin squid: listening to your partner goes a long way towards successful lovemaking.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2018
Sensual lovemaking between two consenting adults — that would be a relief.
—Dan Hernandez, Longreads, 28 Feb. 2023
Without a healthy bounce, movement can be difficult and awkward, making for less-than-ideal lovemaking.
—Megan Griffith, Health, 4 Feb. 2023
That’s not really the case with lesbian fiancees Camille and Shandra, whose lovemaking has been dampened by body-image issues, internalized homophobia and an overall confidence crisis.
—Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2021
Vulture, 3 Nov. 2023
Try to get in some tender lovemaking as well as swinging from the chandelier.
—Deborah Gaines, Parents, 28 Sep. 2023
The ratio of witty banter to explicit lovemaking is high.
—Time, 11 Aug. 2023
The passionate lovemaking that follows marks both a culmination and a beginning.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2023
So a Valentine's lesson from bigfin squid: listening to your partner goes a long way towards successful lovemaking.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2018
Sensual lovemaking between two consenting adults — that would be a relief.
—Dan Hernandez, Longreads, 28 Feb. 2023
Without a healthy bounce, movement can be difficult and awkward, making for less-than-ideal lovemaking.
—Megan Griffith, Health, 4 Feb. 2023
That’s not really the case with lesbian fiancees Camille and Shandra, whose lovemaking has been dampened by body-image issues, internalized homophobia and an overall confidence crisis.
—Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2021
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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 16 Apr. 2024.
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