outercourse

noun

out·​er·​course ˈau̇-tər-ˌkȯrs 

: sexual activity between individuals that does not involve vaginal or anal intercourse

Word History

Etymology

outer + intercourse

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outercourse

• counterforce
• intercourse
• nonrecourse
• reinforce
• watercourse
• bourse
• coarse
• course
• force
• gorse
• hoarse
• horse

Medical Definition

outercourse

noun

out·​er·​course ˈau̇t-ər-ˌkō(ə)rs, -ˌkȯ(ə)rs 

: physical sexual activity between individuals that typically includes stimulation of the genitalia but does not involve penetration of the vagina or anus with the penis

some people do not include oral sex in outercourse because it can cause transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV