mating
Mating (noun) means the act of two animals coming together to reproduce. Example: “The documentary showed the elaborate mating rituals of birds of paradise.”
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.
Word forms
matings plural
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The documentary showed the elaborate _____ rituals of birds of paradise.
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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.