promiscuity

noun

pro·​mis·​cu·​i·​ty ˌprä-mə-ˈskyü-ə-tē How to pronounce promiscuity (audio)
ˌprō-
plural promiscuities
1
: promiscuous sexual behavior
2
: miscellaneous mingling or selection of persons or things : indiscriminateness

Examples of promiscuity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Nowadays, his audaciously eccentric nature, along with his extreme promiscuity, is souring into something far less palatable: a litany of horrific accusations. Raven Smith, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024 Russia is a conservative society that viewed the years of Yeltsin’s rule, and its onslaught of pornography and promiscuity, with horror. Robert David English, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2017 Nearly 40 years later, Foster views the accident as a blessing that saved him from a wild lifestyle centered around drinking and promiscuity. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024 Such creative promiscuity is paying dividends; León and his label, Socios Music, are reportedly poised to strike a lucrative joint-venture deal with a major record company. Craig Marks, New York Times, 27 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for promiscuity 

Word History

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of promiscuity was in 1663

Dictionary Entries Near promiscuity

Cite this Entry

“Promiscuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promiscuity. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

promiscuity

noun
prom·​is·​cu·​ity
ˌpräm-əs-ˈkyü-ət-ē
plural promiscuities
: the quality or state of being promiscuous

Medical Definition

promiscuity

noun
pro·​mis·​cu·​i·​ty ˌpräm-əs-ˈkyü-ət-ē, prə-ˌmis- How to pronounce promiscuity (audio)
plural promiscuities
: promiscuous sexual behavior
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!