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
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Symptoms include burning, itching, spotting, and painful intercourse, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
In particular, three symptoms—vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and increased urinary tract infections, hot flashes, and sleep quality—often emerge as particularly severe for breast cancer patients.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 16 June 2025
Symptoms include burning, itching, spotting, and painful intercourse, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 10 June 2025
The bottom line for developers is all about keeping the IT stack secure, enabling new agent-to-agent intercourse to happen… and still keep the existing operational lights on.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 2 July 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 3 Aug. 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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