noun
pornography
por-NAH-gruh-fee/pɔːrˈnɑːɡrəfi/
Sexually explicit content made to stimulate sexual excitement.
The XXX marks on these opaque packages identify their contents as pornography.
Etymology
The pieces suggest writing about or depicting prostitutes. The term was first applied in English to ancient obscene paintings, then extended to modern sexually explicit writing and pictures.
In context
the way that they talk uh that Debbie talks to Lou is the most sexually charged I've heard any two uh characters have including just like straight up pornography
More examples
- The filter blocks websites that display pornography.
- The study examines attitudes toward pornography among adults.
- Store policy prohibits selling pornography to minors.
Forms
pornographic adjective — Showing explicit sexual content to cause arousal.
pornographer noun — A person who produces sexually explicit material.
Similar words
- erotica
- Often emphasizes artistic expression rather than graphic sexual detail.
- porn
- An informal shortened form used mainly in casual conversation.