Pronunciation: /sɛks ækt/
noun a physical activity involving sexual intercourse or other sexual activities
A1 I heard about a sex act in a movie.
A2 The characters engaged in a sex act in the novel.
B1 The couple was caught performing a sex act in public.
B2 The documentary explored various cultural attitudes towards sex acts.
C1 The therapist discussed the importance of consent in sex acts.
C2 The artist's controversial performance piece involved a graphic sex act.
formal The laws in this country clearly define what constitutes a consensual sex act.
informal I heard they got caught in the act while engaging in a risky sex act in the park.
slang They were busted for doing some freaky sex act in public.
figurative The negotiation between the two companies was like a delicate dance, each trying to perform the perfect sex act to come out on top.
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