Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

outercourse

/ˈaʊtə(ɹ)ˌkɔː(ɹ)s/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.09 in modern English

Syllables: out-er-course
IPA: /ˈaʊtə(ɹ)ˌkɔː(ɹ)s/

13

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Sexual activity without vaginal or anal penetration.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Afterplay, also referred to as postcoital play, spans a wide variety of possible activities, including cuddling, holding hands, kissing, talking, stroking, massaging, or reengaging in sexual acts like oral sex, mutual masturbation, outercourse, or intercourse."

Etymology

Blend of outer + intercourse.

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

nonpenetrative sex

Frequently Paired Words

intercourse nonpenetrative sex

Questions

How do you pronounce outercourse?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈaʊtə(ɹ)ˌkɔː(ɹ)s/.
What does outercourse mean?: Sexual activity without vaginal or anal penetration.
Where does outercourse come from?: Blend of outer + intercourse.

How to pronounce outercourse

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