orgasm

[ awr-gaz-uhm ]

noun

1. the physical and emotional sensation experienced at the peak of sexual excitation, usually resulting from stimulation of the sexual organ and usually accompanied in the male by ejaculation.
2. an instance of experiencing this.
3. intense or unrestrained excitement.
4. an instance or occurrence of such excitement.

verb (used without object)

1. to have an orgasm.

orgasm

/ ˈɔːɡæzəm /

noun

1. the most intense point during sexual excitement, characterized by extremely pleasurable sensations and in the male accompanied by ejaculation of semen
2. rare.
   intense or violent excitement

orgasm

/ ôr′găz′əm /

1. The peak of sexual excitement, characterized by strong feelings of pleasure and bv a series of involuntary contractions of the muscles of the genitals, usually accompanied by the ejaculation of semen by the male.

Derived Forms

• orˈgasmic, adjective

Other Words From

• or·gas·mic [awr-, gaz, -mik], or·gas·tic [awr-, gaz, -tik] adjective
• su·per·or·gasm noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of orgasm¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from New Latin orgasmus, Greek orgasmós, derivative of orgân “to swell, be excited”

Word History and Origins

Origin of orgasm¹

C17: from New Latin orgasmus, from Greek orgasmos, from organ to mature, swell

Example Sentences

One of the questions is whether you orgasm easily, with skill and a little patience, or not at all.

From Ozy

He says this ruins his orgasm and that using my hand to finish him off is not the same as finishing in my mouth.

From Ozy

If his stroke is too shallow, while this is great for me, it causes him to orgasm too quickly.

From Ozy

I hesitate to say “a long time” because it is what it is and if I generally need 62 minutes to orgasm that’s what it is.

From Ozy

If you can have an orgasm when masturbating, and I’m assuming you can, that’s a start.

From Ozy

Lawless said he found the fair punctuated with games like Orgasm Bingo, Pin the Clitoris on the Vulva, and the Tent of Consent.

From The Daily Beast

The December issue that year featured the cover line: “Orgasm: have one yourself for Christmas.”

From The Daily Beast