English Explanatory Dictionary

foreplay

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The acts at the beginning of a (usually human) sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.
verb
  1. To engage in foreplay.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)pleɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-foreplay.wav

Word forms

foreplay foreplays foreplaying foreplayed

Etymology

From fore- + play.

Synonyms

contrectation foresex

Related words

afterplay
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