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Verb
Stories have long been swapped on awkward first kisses and princesses smooching frogs, but a new study suggests the earliest instance of two lips pressing together happened up to 21 million years ago -- prior to the existence of humans.—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2025 One included a sweet shot of Jenner and Gamble smooching on a boat.—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
The smooch sealed the deal for her future costar.—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Nov. 2025 Hanging mistletoe in your home is said to symbolize love and inspire holiday smooches.—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for smooch
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