wife swapping

noun

1. sexual activity in which two or more married couples exchange partners.

wife swapping

noun

1. 1. the temporary exchange of wives between married couples for sexual relations
   2. ( as modifier )

      a wife-swapping party

Word History and Origins

Origin of wife swapping¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

This isn’t the first time he’s been inappropriate; last summer he seriously suggested wife swapping.

From Slate

This isn’t the first time he’s been inappropriate; last summer he seriously suggested wife swapping.

From Slate

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice’ about wife swapping, and ‘Coming Home’ about Vietnam veterans, ‘An Unmarried Woman. about female liberation.”

From Salon

This isn’t the first time he’s been inappropriate; last summer he seriously suggested wife swapping.

From Slate

The parents engage in wife swapping!

From New York Times