1
as in interaction
doings between individuals or groups
the niceties of social intercourse are lost on that nerd
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
intercourse is one of ways by which the disease is commonly spread
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of intercourse
Below are details of the likelihood of pregnancy from vaginal intercourse or artificial insemination.
—
Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
This is true to the moment onscreen: The intercourse itself lasts about 10 seconds.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
People who are trying to get pregnant should aim to have vaginal intercourse every two to three days around and during the female's ovulation time.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
With hysterical plotlines involving things like intercourse with baked goods or hair gels made from bodily fluids?
—Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intercourse
Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
This is true to the moment onscreen: The intercourse itself lasts about 10 seconds.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
People who are trying to get pregnant should aim to have vaginal intercourse every two to three days around and during the female's ovulation time.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
With hysterical plotlines involving things like intercourse with baked goods or hair gels made from bodily fluids?
—Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intercourse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercourse
Noun
-
Whether these machines will ultimately become our helpful companions or raise concerns about the future of human-robot interactions remains to be seen.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
-
The interaction between Briony and Jamie starts off amiably, with Jamie needling Briony for her posh affectations.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
These sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
-
In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order saying the U.S. would recognize only two sexes, male and female.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Waging war on Denmark is wrong and will damage U.S. defense and foreign relations for decades We Americans should be ashamed of ourselves and of our government.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
-
The order applies to agencies involved in national defense, border security, foreign relations, energy security, pandemic preparedness, cybersecurity, economic defense, and public safety.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
American society and our relations with other societies are driven by the competition/conflict choice.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
-
Insiders describe relations between her and brother Santo as tense and combative.—
Mattia Dognini,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Intercourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercourse. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share