lovemaking

noun

love·mak·ing ˈləv-ˌmā-kiŋ

Synonyms of lovemaking

: sexual activity

especially : copulation

: courtship

lovemaker

ˈləv-ˌmā-kər

noun

Examples of lovemaking in a Sentence

does not allow her young daughter to watch any films in which lovemaking is shown, however discreetly a series of Rococo paintings in which the lovemaking of French aristocrats is depicted with erotic playfulness

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In those seconds a number of things could’ve happened, even a détente resulting in lovemaking, but nothing did. — Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 But after a night of reminiscing and lovemaking, her skepticism melts away and the couple reforges their bond. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 July 2026 The tension finally boils over when Joe accuses them of being inconsiderate neighbors with their loud lovemaking. — Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The two wind up crossing paths again and hooking up much more intensely, in a sweaty and passionate bout of lovemaking that sets the stage for a true romance. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lovemaking

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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lovemaking

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