ejaculation

noun

ejac·​u·​la·​tion i-ˌja-kyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce ejaculation (audio)
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

Examples of ejaculation in a Sentence

He was greeted with ejaculations of surprise. uttered a profane ejaculation upon stubbing his toe in the dark
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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 Disorders in the central zone, which houses ejaculatory ducts, commonly lead to ejaculation problems or pelvic pain. Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 5 Sep. 2024 The pelvic floor muscles are also an important part of orgasming, ejaculation, and squirting. Evelyn Bauer, Them, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ejaculation 

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ejaculation was in 1603

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“Ejaculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ejaculation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

ejaculation

noun
ejac·​u·​la·​tion i-ˌjak-yə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce ejaculation (audio)
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 How to pronounce ejaculation (audio)
: 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

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