Coitus
Pronunciation
- UK IPA: /ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/, /ˈkɔɪ.təs/
- US IPA: /ˈkɔɪ.təs/, /ˈkoʊ.ɪ.təs/
Alternative forms
- coetus rare
Origin
From Latin coitus.
Full definition of coitus
Noun
coitus
(uncountable)- The coming together of male and female sex organs, sometimes in the act of sexual procreation; the male's penis is inserted into the female's vagina, usually until orgasm and ejaculation of semen occur; copulation.
- 2006 October 2nd, Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, The Big Bang Theory, “Pilot (The Big Bang Theory)â€, screenplay (revised first draft), act one, scene A (page 26):Howard Wolowitz: Hang on. There really is a lady here?
Wolowitz: And you want us out because you’re anticipating coitus?
Leonard: No, she’s just a friend.
Wolowitz: So she’s available for coitus?
Leonard: No, she’s – –