semen

noun

se·​men ˈsē-mən 

: a viscid whitish fluid of the male reproductive tract consisting of spermatozoa suspended in secretions of accessory glands (as of the prostate and Cowper's glands)

Examples of semen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The semen is in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), but there have been no hits on any suspects so far. —Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025

Then, DePaz allegedly used that to pass Link semen rolled in Saran wrap. —Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025

All of the study participants provided semen samples before and after exposure to wildfire smoke. —Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 2025

My algorithm now suggests various surgeries and sparrow semen serums to look more … like you, Till. —Betty Gilpin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, seed, semen; akin to Old High German sāmo seed, Latin serere to sow — more at sow

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for semen

• beeman
• daemon
• demon
• leman
• niemann
• seaman
• seamen
• enginemen

Kids Definition

semen

noun

se·​men ˈsē-mən 

: a sticky whitish fluid of the male reproductive tract that contains the sperm

Medical Definition

semen

noun

se·​men ˈsē-mən 

: a viscid whitish fluid of the male reproductive tract consisting of spermatozoa suspended in secretions of accessory glands (as of the prostate and Cowper's glands)