ejaculation

noun

ejac·​u·​la·​tion i-ˌja-kyə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: an act of ejaculating

specifically : a sudden discharging of a fluid from a duct

2

: something ejaculated

especially : a short sudden emotional utterance

There was a buzz of gratification from time to time during the reading, accompanied by whispered ejaculations of "How sweet!" "How eloquent!" "So true!" etc. …

—Mark Twain

Synonyms

• cry
• exclamation
• interjection

Examples of ejaculation in a Sentence

He was greeted with ejaculations of surprise.

uttered a profane ejaculation upon stubbing his toe in the dark

Recent Examples on the Web

Seeing the actual act of ejaculation on-screen magnifies the euphoria of this moment and how much joy can be derived from prioritizing and pleasuring yourself as well as others. —David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024

Symptoms typically include urination problems, painful ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, or pelvic pain. —Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 5 Sep. 2024

An average of about 2 to 5 milliliters of semen is released with each ejaculation. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024

Disorders in the central zone, which houses ejaculatory ducts, commonly lead to ejaculation problems or pelvic pain. —Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ejaculation

noun

ejac·​u·​la·​tion i-ˌjak-yə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: an act of ejaculating

especially : a sudden emptying of a fluid from a duct

2

: something ejaculated

especially : a short sudden exclamation

Medical Definition

ejaculation

noun

ejac·​u·​la·​tion i-ˌjak-yə-ˈlā-shən 

: the act or process of ejaculating

specifically : the sudden or spontaneous discharging of a fluid (as semen in orgasm) from a duct see premature ejaculation