English Explanatory Dictionary

missionary position

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A position for sexual intercourse in which the man and woman face each other, with the man on top.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-missionary position.wav

Word forms

missionary position missionary positions

Etymology

Supposed to have been originated by natives of the Trobriand Islands (who considered it improper), popularized by Alfred Kinsey.

Synonyms

mish
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