Meanings
nounsexship (plural sexships)
plural sexships
- neologismslangA relationship based purely on sex.
Because the focus is often on temporary physical gratification, very few sexships progress into long-term, committed, quality relationships.
2009, Chris Jackson, The Black Christian Singles Guide to Dating and Sexuality
Origin
Blend of sex + relationship.
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sexship. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sexship
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“sexship.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sexship. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sexship,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sexship.
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