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sexual intercourse
noun
1
: heterosexual intercourse involving penetration of the vagina by the penis : coitus
2
: intercourse (such as anal or oral intercourse) that does not involve penetration of the vagina by the penis
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Word History
First Known Use
1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of sexual intercourse was
in 1753
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“Sexual intercourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexual%20intercourse. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
sexual intercourse
noun
: sexual union especially involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
Medical Definition
sexual intercourse
noun1
: heterosexual intercourse involving penetration of the vagina by the penis : coitus
2
: intercourse (as anal or oral intercourse) that does not involve penetration of the vagina by the penis
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