noun
lovemaking
Lovemaking (noun) means Sexual intercourse, especially between people who love each other. Example: “The film was criticized for its long lovemaking scenes.”
noun
1
Sexual intercourse, especially between people who love each other.
"Anyone who has lived in a dormitory, apartment building, or shared house knows that sounds of lovemaking are some of the most uncomfortable things to hear while trying to sleep."
— Jon Bittner, Loud Sex Is A Billion Dollar Problem (2011)
"The film was criticized for its long lovemaking scenes."
2
Old-fashioned: courtship or romantic wooing.
"In the novel, his lovemaking consisted mostly of poetry and long walks."
How to use lovemaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSex between romantic partners, or (older sense) courting someone.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lovemakings
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Etymology
Formed from love and making.
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What is the meaning of lovemaking?
"lovemaking" (noun) means sexual intercourse, especially between people who love each other.
What is another word for lovemaking?
Other words for "lovemaking" include love, love life, sexual love, making love.
What are the different meanings of lovemaking?
"lovemaking" has 2 main meanings: 1. Sexual intercourse, especially between people who love each other; 2. Old-fashioned: courtship or romantic wooing.
How do you use lovemaking in a sentence?
Example: "The film was criticized for its long lovemaking scenes."
