sexual intercourse

US /ˈsɛkʃuəl ˈɪntɚˌkɔrs/

UK /ˈseksjuəl ˈintəkɔ:s/

B1

noun

  • The act of sexual contact between individuals, typically involving penetration.

Examples

She denied having had sexual intercourse with him.

Rape is committed where sexual intercourse takes place without consent.