Courtship Definition

courtship
noun
  1. a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); "its was a brief and intense courtship"

"Courtship" in song lyrics

See how courtship is used in real songs:

  • "technology was cordless, a senseless courtship"
    Cannibal Ox — The F Word

Usage tips for "courtship"

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