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courtship

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Noun — The period or process of romantically pursuing someone, usually before marriage.

How to use courtship

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Etymology

Formed from court plus the suffix -ship, which turns it into a noun describing a state or process.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “courtship” mean?

The word “courtship” means the period or process of romantically pursuing someone, usually before marriage. In plain terms, the process of romantically pursuing a partner, or (for animals) the ritual behavior used to attract a mate.

How do you pronounce “courtship”?

“Courtship” is pronounced KAWT-shihp (/ˈkɔɹt.ʃɪp/ in IPA).

How do you use “courtship” in a sentence?

Here is “courtship” used in a sentence: “Their courtship lasted three years before they got engaged.”

What is another word for “courtship”?

Words with a similar meaning to “courtship” include dating, loveship, suit and wooing.

What part of speech is “courtship”?

“Courtship” is a noun.

Is “courtship” a common word?

“Courtship” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “courtship” have?

“Courtship” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the period or process of romantically pursuing someone, usually before marriage.

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