sexual intercourse
noun
genital contact, especially the insertion of the penis into the vagina followed by orgasm; coitus; copulation.
Origin of sexual intercourse
First recorded in 1790–1800
Words nearby sexual intercourse
British Dictionary definitions for sexual intercourse
sexual intercourse
noun
the act carried out for procreation or for pleasure in which, typically, the insertion of the male's erect penis into the female's vagina is followed by rhythmic thrusting usually culminating in orgasm; copulation; coitus
Related adjective: venereal
Medical definitions for sexual intercourse
sexual intercourse
n.
Coitus between humans.
Sexual union between humans involving genital contact other than vaginal penetration by the penis.