intercourse
noun
in·ter·course
ˈin-tər-ˌkȯrs 
1
: physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person
anal intercourse
oral intercourse
2
: exchange especially of thoughts or feelings : communion
3
: connection or dealings between persons or groups
Examples of intercourse in a Sentence
the unspoken rules of social intercourse
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Painful intercourse can be caused by several common issues.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
As the Cleveland Clinic says, symptoms include burning, itching, spotting, and painful intercourse.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Painful intercourse can be caused by several common issues.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Nicole and her boyfriend have found creative ways to maintain intimacy without intercourse or penetration.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intercourse
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“Intercourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercourse. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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intercourse
noun
in·ter·course
ˈint-ər-ˌkō(ə)rs
-ˌkȯ(ə)rs
1
: dealings between persons or groups : relations
2
: physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one individual
especially
: sexual intercourse
Medical Definition
intercourse
noun
in·ter·course
ˈint-ər-ˌkō(ə)rs, -ˌkȯ(ə)rs
1
: connection or dealings between persons or groups
2
: physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person
anal intercourse
oral intercourse
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