Mating — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈmāt/

Meaning & Definition of Mating

Mating (verb)

  1. checkmate
  2. equal, match
  3. to join or fit together, couple
  4. to join together as mates

Mating (noun)

  1. the effort to find a sexual partner
  2. the time of year when an animal mates

Mating (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "if the mare doesn't get pregnant from this mating, you don't have to pay for the second try"

    similar: coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulating, copulation, coupling, intercourse, lovemaking, 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

Mating (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to engage in sexual intercourse

    "cats conceive almost every time they mate"

    similar: breeding, copulating, sleeping, doing it, having sex
    related: fooling around, fornicating

Related Entry: Mate (verb)

Mate is a different word from Mating. The synonyms below are for mate, not for mating.

  1. to engage in sexual intercourse

    "cats conceive almost every time they mate"

    similar: breed, copulate, sleep, do it, have sex
    related: fool around, fornicate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mating

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mating:

coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulating, copulation, coupling, intercourse, lovemaking, relations, sex, sex act, sexual intercourse, sexual relations, getting it on, making love, breeding, sleeping, doing it, having sex

Related Words for Mating

fornication, safe sex, carnality, sexuality, insemination, dalliance, hanky-panky, whoopee, fooling around, fornicating

Word Forms of Mating

Inflections: mated

Origin & Etymology of Mating

Middle English, from Anglo-French mater, from mat, noun, checkmate, ultimately from Arabic māt (in shāh māt)

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Mating

mating game, mating season

Frequently Asked Questions about Mating

What does "Mating" mean?

"Mating" means checkmate. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: checkmate. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mating"?

Other words for "Mating" include coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulating, copulation, coupling and intercourse. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mating" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mating"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mating". Common alternatives include coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulating, copulation, coupling, intercourse, lovemaking and relations.

How do you use "Mating" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mating" in a sentence: "if the mare doesn't get pregnant from this mating, you don't have to pay for the second try"; "cats conceive almost every time they mate".

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

"Mating" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mating"?

"Mating" is pronounced /ˈmāt/.

What is the origin of the word "Mating"?

"Mating" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French mater, from mat, noun, checkmate, ultimately from Arabic māt (in shāh māt). First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Mating" meaning "sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis"?

When "Mating" (noun) means sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis, synonyms include coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulating and copulation.