orgasm

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔː.ɡæz.əm/, SAMPA: /"O:.g{z.@m/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔr.ɡæz.əm/, SAMPA: /"Or\.g{z.@m/

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Noun

Singular orgasm

Plural orgasms

1. An orgasm is a strong pleasurable feeling that happens at the climax or peak of a sexual experience. Men usually ejaculate when they have an orgasm.

   Many women can have multiple orgasms during sex.

Verb

Plain form orgasm

Third-person singular orgasms

Past tense orgasmed

Past participle orgasmed

Present participle orgasming

1. To have an orgasm.

   Sex was not very satisfying with my ex-boyfriend because he usually orgasmed after just a few minutes.

Synonyms

• cum/come