noun Uncommon

orgasm

AW-ga-zuhm

Orgasm (noun) means the peak of sexual pleasure, occurring at the climax of sexual activity.

noun

The peak of sexual pleasure, occurring at the climax of sexual activity.

"The study looked at how stress affects the ability to reach orgasm."

verb

To experience an orgasm.

"Couples often report better communication after being able to talk openly about how they orgasm."

How to use orgasm

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In plain EnglishThe climax of sexual pleasure.

When to use it

A clinical, non-slang term appropriate in medical or everyday adult conversation.

orgasmed past tense, orgasms plural, orgasms singular

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From French orgasme, ultimately from Greek orgasmós, "excitement," related to orgáō, "to swell with excitement."

Origin: French

consummation gratification acme big O completion happy ending pleasure release satisfaction climax

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What is the meaning of orgasm?

"orgasm" (noun) means the peak of sexual pleasure, occurring at the climax of sexual activity.

What is another word for orgasm?

Other words for "orgasm" include consummation, gratification, acme, big O, completion, happy ending.

What are the different meanings of orgasm?

"orgasm" has 2 main meanings: 1. The peak of sexual pleasure, occurring at the climax of sexual activity; 2. To experience an orgasm.

How do you use orgasm in a sentence?

Example: "The study looked at how stress affects the ability to reach orgasm."

Vocabulary lists that include orgasm:

going please top fun issue complete release beginning