Intercourse — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈin-tər-ˌkȯrs/ in·ter·course

Meaning & Definition of Intercourse

Intercourse (noun)

  1. physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person; especially, sexual intercourse
  2. exchange especially of thoughts or feelings, communion
  3. connection or dealings between persons or groups

Intercourse (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. doings between individuals or groups

    "the niceties of social intercourse are lost on that nerd"

    similar: commerce, dealings, interaction, relation
    related: interrelationship, cross-fertilization, cross-pollination, companionship, company

  2. sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis

    "intercourse is one of ways by which the disease is commonly spread"

    similar: coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulating, copulation, coupling, lovemaking, mating, relations, sex, sex act, sexual intercourse, sexual relations, getting it on, making love
    related: fornication, safe sex, carnality, sexuality, breeding, insemination, dalliance, hanky-panky, whoopee

Related Entry: Sexual intercourse (noun)

Sexual intercourse is a different word from Intercourse. The synonyms below are for sexual intercourse, not for intercourse.

  1. sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis

    "many people believe that it's best to wait to experience sexual intercourse until you're mature enough to handle it"

    similar: coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulating, copulation, coupling, intercourse, lovemaking, mating, relations, sex, sex act, sexual relations, getting it on, making love
    related: fornication, safe sex, carnality, sexuality, breeding, insemination, dalliance, hanky-panky, whoopee

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Intercourse

The most common words with a similar meaning to Intercourse:

commerce, dealings, interaction, relation, coition, coitus, congress, copulating, copulation, coupling, lovemaking, mating, relations, sex, sex act, sexual intercourse, sexual relations, getting it on, making love

Related Words for Intercourse

interrelationship, cross-fertilization, cross-pollination, companionship, company, fornication, safe sex, carnality, sexuality, breeding, insemination, dalliance, hanky-panky, whoopee

Origin & Etymology of Intercourse

Middle English intercurse, probably from Middle French entrecours, from Medieval Latin intercursus, from Latin, act of running between, from intercurrere to run between, from inter- + currere to run car

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Intercourse

sexual intercourse

Frequently Asked Questions about Intercourse

What does "Intercourse" mean?

"Intercourse" means physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person; especially, sexual intercourse. As a noun, it is defined as: physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person; especially, sexual intercourse. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Intercourse"?

Other words for "Intercourse" include commerce, dealings, interaction, relation, coition, coitus, congress and copulating. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Intercourse" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Intercourse"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Intercourse". Common alternatives include commerce, dealings, interaction, relation, coition, coitus, congress, copulating, copulation and coupling.

How do you use "Intercourse" in a sentence?

Examples of "Intercourse" in a sentence: "the niceties of social intercourse are lost on that nerd"; "intercourse is one of ways by which the disease is commonly spread".

Is "Intercourse" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Intercourse" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Intercourse"?

"Intercourse" is pronounced /ˈin-tər-ˌkȯrs/ and divided into syllables as in·ter·course.

What is the origin of the word "Intercourse"?

"Intercourse" comes from Middle English intercurse, probably from Middle French entrecours, from Medieval Latin intercursus, from Latin, act of running between, from intercurrere to run between, from inter- + currere to run car. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Intercourse" meaning "doings between individuals or groups"?

When "Intercourse" (noun) means doings between individuals or groups, synonyms include commerce, dealings, interaction and relation.