Meanings
plural lovemakings
- countableeuphemisticuncountableSexual intercourse.
I can give you more than simple love-making / I can give you ecstasy
1981, “Get on Up and Do It Again”, performed by Suzy Q1 more example
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.
2011 September 20, Jon Bittner, “Loud Sex Is A Billion Dollar Problem”, in Forbes
Synonyms & antonyms
nounsexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Origin
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