Sex Definition & Meaning
sex
- noun
- activities associated with sexual intercourse; "they had sex in the back seat"
- either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided; "the war between the sexes"
- all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses; "he wanted a better sex life"; "the film contained no sex or violence"
- the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles; "she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus"
- verb
- stimulate sexually; "This movie usually arouses the male audience"
- tell the sex (of young chickens)
"Sex" in song lyrics
See how sex is used in real songs:
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"having unprotected sex"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"The only safe sex is to not have sex"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy — Serious (The New Message) -
"When I say S, you say E, when I say X, you say sex!"
2 Live Crew — If You Believe in Having Sex
Words that rhyme with sex
Usage tips for "sex"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sex" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sex to find words that pair well.
Use "sex" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does sex mean?
- activities associated with sexual intercourse; "they had sex in the back seat" either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided; "the war between the sexes" all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses; "he wanted a better sex life"; "the film contained no sex or violence" the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles; "she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus" stimulate sexually
- What part of speech is sex?
- Sex is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does sex have?
- Sex has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).