sexual intercourse

Expression

Expression sexual intercourse

1. (uncountable) Sexual intercourse is an act done usually by a male and a female and usually to make babies.
   • Synonym: sex

   Most men in our survey say they definitely would not have sexual intercourse with a new partner without using a condom.

Related words

• sexual
• intercourse

Usage note

• This is a somewhat formal phrase, used to avoid offending people. Most people just say sex to mean sexual intercourse.