lovemaking

noun

ˈləv-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce lovemaking (audio)
Definition of lovemakingnext
1
as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis does not allow her young daughter to watch any films in which lovemaking is shown, however discreetly

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2
as in dating
the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married a series of Rococo paintings in which the lovemaking of French aristocrats is depicted with erotic playfulness

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Recent Examples of lovemaking This is a broad category of misbehaviors, ranging from excessive public displays of affection to actual lovemaking on the plane. — Christopher Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026 Inside, storylines followed a formula with frequently dire consequences for the twisted woman who dared indulge in, by today’s standards, some pretty tame lovemaking. — Trish Bendix august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025 The 118 arrives, interrupting the lovemaking and rescuing Archie, who is (physically) unscathed. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025 Early on, the director preferred portraying heterosexual lovemaking. — Carlos Aguilar, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lovemaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovemaking
  1. intercourse
  2. dating
  3. mating
  4. romance
  5. relations
  6. courtship
Noun
  • After intercourse, the teenager had snapped photos of her naked body on a futon as evidence.
    — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026
  • The two counts of rape Høiby was convicted of did not involve intercourse.
    — Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Definition of intercourse
Noun
  • The women received mainstream publicity, and Flav, an icon in the ‘80s and 90s with Public Enemy and the star of a reality TV dating show through the mid-2000s, once again reinvented himself into cultural relevancy.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • Archaeologists plan to continue studying the site, including conducting 3D scans and sending charcoal samples to the United States for scientific dating, the Smithsonian Magazine reported.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of dating
Noun
  • In four-day periods every year from March to August, legions of small, silver fish called grunion ride the waves ashore for mating rituals, beginning on the nights of the full and new moons.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • More prominent in males, these pincers are primarily used for defense and mating displays.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
Definition of mating
Noun
  • The vampire saved the show from imminent cancelation, prompting a spike in ratings and a new direction away from a moody Jane Eyre-like gothic romance style to outright supernatural (if unintentionally campy) horror.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
  • Dark romances often blend genres and may include hints of dark academia, fairytale or fantasy.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of romance
Noun
  • Announced during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to the kingdom last week, the deal follows a thawing of bilateral relations after a years-long diplomatic rift over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
  • This is the only New Moon all year that offers you a chance to think about how to improve your home and relations with family.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 July 2026
Definition of relations
Noun
  • Popa, the author of two previous collections and the poetry editor for Publishers Weekly, has just published a new book inspired by pre-20th century letters of love and courtship.
    — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
  • This Is All Going To Take Time Sky and ITV’s courtship has already taken nine months to reach the point of announcing a deal.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of courtship

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“Lovemaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovemaking. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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