noun

foreplay

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Foreplay (noun) means Physical intimacy before sex that builds arousal. Example: “They spent time on foreplay before things went further.”

noun

Physical intimacy before sex that builds arousal.

"They spent time on foreplay before things went further."

How to use foreplay

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In plain EnglishThe kissing, touching, and other intimate activity that happens before sexual intercourse.

foreplayed past tense, foreplays singular

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They spent time on _____ before things went further.

From fore- ("before") + play — literally "play that comes before."

stimulation arousal

stimulation arousal arouse

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What is the meaning of foreplay?

"foreplay" (noun) means physical intimacy before sex that builds arousal.

What is another word for foreplay?

Other words for "foreplay" include stimulation, arousal.

How do you use foreplay in a sentence?

Example: "They spent time on foreplay before things went further."

stimulation arousal arouse