sexual intercourse

noun

Definition of sexual intercourse

1 : heterosexual intercourse involving penetration of the vagina by the penis : coitus

2 : intercourse (such as anal or oral intercourse) that does not involve penetration of the vagina by the penis

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The first known use of sexual intercourse was in 1753

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sexual intercourse

noun

English Language Learners Definition of sexual intercourse

: sexual activity between two people especially : sexual activity in which a man puts his penis into the vagina of a woman

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sexual intercourse

noun

Medical Definition of sexual intercourse

1 : heterosexual intercourse involving penetration of the vagina by the penis : coitus

2 : intercourse (as anal or oral intercourse) that does not involve penetration of the vagina by the penis

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