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outercourse

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈaʊtə(ɹ)ˌkɔː(ɹ)s/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

Sexual activity without vaginal or anal penetration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

sexual stimulation without vaginal penetration

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • since pregnancy cannot happen if sperm are kept out of the vagina, outercourse is one method of birth control

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sexual activity, sexual practice, sex, sex activity

History

Etymology

Blend of outer + intercourse.