noun
erotica
ih-ROT-ih-kuh
Erotica (noun) means Literature, art, or other creative work with sexual content intended to arouse.
noun
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Literature, art, or other creative work with sexual content intended to arouse.
"The bookshop has a small section devoted to erotica."
How to use erotica
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSexually explicit or suggestive writing, art, or media.
Common mistake
Erotica usually implies a more literary or artistic tone than blunt pornography, though the line between the two is often blurry.
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Word forms
- Plural
- eroticas
Etymology
From Latin erotica, the neuter plural of eroticus, from Greek erōtikos ("relating to love").
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Rhymes for erotica
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What is the meaning of erotica?
"erotica" (noun) means literature, art, or other creative work with sexual content intended to arouse.
What is another word for erotica?
Other words for "erotica" include porn, pornography, porno, smut.
How do you use erotica in a sentence?
Example: "The bookshop has a small section devoted to erotica."
