sex

noun
UK: /seks/
US: /seks/

  1. The state of being male or female.

    1. What's your sex? Female. [ ] [ ]
    2. Biological sex is determined by chromosomes and anatomical features. [ ] [ ]

  2. Sexual activity, especially sexual intercourse.

    1. They had sex last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. Safe sex practices are essential for preventing sexually transmitted infections. [ ] [ ]

  3. The feelings and activities connected with physical attraction between people.

    1. Sex sells products very well. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her writing often explores themes of sex, power, and identity in modern society. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gender lovemaking intercourse
sex verb

  1. To determine the sex of an animal or plant.

    1. Can you sex these chicks? [ ] [ ]
    2. It's difficult to sex many bird species without DNA analysis. [ ] [ ]

  2. To engage in sexual activity with someone.

    1. They sexed each other last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. She accused him of sexing her without consent, leading to a complex legal battle. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sex" in English means: The state of being male or female., Sexual activity, especially sexual intercourse., The feelings and activities connected with physical attraction between people..

The phonetic transcription of "sex" is /seks/ in British English and /seks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sex": gender, lovemaking, intercourse.

Example usage of "sex": "What's your sex? Female.". More examples on the page.