ejaculation

noun

ejac·​u·​la·​tion i-ˌja-kyə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: an act of ejaculating

specifically : a sudden discharging of a fluid from a duct

2

: something ejaculated

especially : a short sudden emotional utterance

There was a buzz of gratification from time to time during the reading, accompanied by whispered ejaculations of "How sweet!" "How eloquent!" "So true!" etc. …

—Mark Twain

Synonyms

• cry
• exclamation
• interjection

Examples of ejaculation in a Sentence

He was greeted with ejaculations of surprise.

uttered a profane ejaculation upon stubbing his toe in the dark

Recent Examples on the Web

In this case, poor Theroux’s character has a premature ejaculation problem that would be grounds for breakup … if Carrie didn’t love his mom so much. —Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2024

By reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation, some people have found relief from premature ejaculation due to the stress-reducing effects of this cannabinoid compound. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2023

The provider always initiated the contact involving vigorous penile sucking that appeared to result in ejaculation. —Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 17 June 2016

The Hims website, for example, promotes off-label use of the antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) for premature ejaculation. —Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 2 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ejaculation

noun

ejac·​u·​la·​tion i-ˌjak-yə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: an act of ejaculating

especially : a sudden emptying of a fluid from a duct

2

: something ejaculated

especially : a short sudden exclamation

Medical Definition

ejaculation

noun

ejac·​u·​la·​tion i-ˌjak-yə-ˈlā-shən 

: the act or process of ejaculating

specifically : the sudden or spontaneous discharging of a fluid (as semen in orgasm) from a duct see premature ejaculation