sexual relations

noun
UK: /ˈsekʃuəl rɪˈleɪʃənz/
US: /ˈsekʃuəl rɪˈleɪʃənz/

  1. The act of sex between people.

    1. They had sexual relations last night.
    2. The risks of contracting STIs increases with unprotected sexual relations.

  2. A euphemistic term for sexual intercourse or other intimate sexual activity.

    1. She is not ready for sexual relations.
    2. Open communication is key to healthy sexual relations within a marriage.

Synonyms

intercourse lovemaking coitus intimacy sex

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sexual relations" in English means: The act of sex between people., A euphemistic term for sexual intercourse or other intimate sexual activity..

The phonetic transcription of "sexual relations" is /ˈsekʃuəl rɪˈleɪʃənz/ in British English and /ˈsekʃuəl rɪˈleɪʃənz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sexual relations": intercourse, lovemaking, coitus, intimacy, sex.

Example usage of "sexual relations": "They had sexual relations last night.". More examples on the page.