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

Excess Semen Semen, or seminal fluid, is the sperm-containing substance that males at birth secrete during ejaculation. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024

Seeing the actual act of ejaculation on-screen magnifies the euphoria of this moment and how much joy can be derived from prioritizing and pleasuring yourself as well as others. —David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024

Symptoms typically include urination problems, painful ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, or pelvic pain. —Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 5 Sep. 2024

An average of about 2 to 5 milliliters of semen is released with each ejaculation. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024

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