foreplay
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for foreplay, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Physical intimacy before sex that builds arousal.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From fore- ("before") + play — literally "play that comes before."
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