noun / verb
orgasm
OR-gaz-um/ˈɔːrɡæzəm/
The climax of sexual excitement, or to experience it.
The curve shows orgasm at the peak of sexual excitement.
Etymology
Greek orgasmos conveyed excitement or swelling. The sexual sense focuses that bodily image on the acme of excitement—the point at which arousal reaches its peak.
In context
so whenever they actually ejaculate they've reached the climactic point right the peak point in their orgasm
More examples
- The clinician asked whether orgasm caused discomfort.
- The study compared reported experiences of orgasm.
- They discussed how stress could affect the ability to orgasm.
Forms
orgasm · orgasms · orgasmed · orgasming
orgasmic adjective — relating to sexual climax
Similar words
- climax
- A broader high point, also used for sexual climax.