noun
Uncommon
mating
MAY-tihng
Mating (noun) means the act of two animals coming together to reproduce. Example: “The documentary showed the elaborate mating rituals of birds of paradise.”
noun
1
The act of two animals coming together to reproduce.
"The documentary showed the elaborate mating rituals of birds of paradise."
adj
1
Designed to fit together with a matching part, like a plug and socket.
"Make sure the mating surfaces are clean before you bolt the parts together."
How to use mating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with animals pairing up to reproduce, or (for parts) fitting together as a matched pair.
Common pairings
mating season
mating ritual
mating call
mating surface
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What does “mating” mean?
The word “mating” means the act of two animals coming together to reproduce. In plain terms, to do with animals pairing up to reproduce, or (for parts) fitting together as a matched pair.
How do you pronounce “mating”?
“Mating” is pronounced MAY-tihng (/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mating” in a sentence?
Here is “mating” used in a sentence: “The documentary showed the elaborate mating rituals of birds of paradise.”
What is another word for “mating”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mating” include pairing.
What part of speech is “mating”?
Depending on how it is used, “mating” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “mating” a common word?
“Mating” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mating” have?
“Mating” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of two animals coming together to reproduce.
