ejaculation
noun
ejac·u·la·tion
i-ˌja-kyə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: an act of ejaculating
specifically
: a sudden discharging of a fluid from a duct
2
: something ejaculated
especially
: a short sudden emotional utterance
There was a buzz of gratification from time to time during the reading, accompanied by whispered ejaculations of "How sweet!" "How eloquent!" "So true!" etc. … —
Mark Twain
Mark Twain 
Examples of ejaculation in a Sentence
He was greeted with ejaculations of surprise.
uttered a profane ejaculation upon stubbing his toe in the dark
Recent Examples on the Web
By reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation, some people have found relief from premature ejaculation due to the stress-reducing effects of this cannabinoid compound.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2023
The provider always initiated the contact involving vigorous penile sucking that appeared to result in ejaculation.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 17 June 2016
The Hims website, for example, promotes off-label use of the antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) for premature ejaculation.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 2 Nov. 2023
Frequent ejaculation may reduce the risk of prostate cancer and improve sperm motility.
—Yuliya Klochan, Health, 20 Oct. 2023
Although rare, some people have reported pain during ejaculation after vasectomy.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 1 June 2023
Editor’s picks At first glance, the series appears like a TV-14 rendition of Bridgerton (ejaculation plays far less of a role).
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2023
But as of October 2023, studies on the benefits of ejaculation are inconclusive.
—Yuliya Klochan, Health, 20 Oct. 2023
These pills are designed to address issues such as low libido, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2023
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2023
The provider always initiated the contact involving vigorous penile sucking that appeared to result in ejaculation.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 17 June 2016
The Hims website, for example, promotes off-label use of the antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) for premature ejaculation.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 2 Nov. 2023
Frequent ejaculation may reduce the risk of prostate cancer and improve sperm motility.
—Yuliya Klochan, Health, 20 Oct. 2023
Although rare, some people have reported pain during ejaculation after vasectomy.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 1 June 2023
Editor’s picks At first glance, the series appears like a TV-14 rendition of Bridgerton (ejaculation plays far less of a role).
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2023
But as of October 2023, studies on the benefits of ejaculation are inconclusive.
—Yuliya Klochan, Health, 20 Oct. 2023
These pills are designed to address issues such as low libido, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2023
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ejaculation
noun
ejac·u·la·tion
i-ˌjak-yə-ˈlā-shən
1
: an act of ejaculating
especially
: a sudden emptying of a fluid from a duct
2
: something ejaculated
especially
: a short sudden exclamation
Medical Definition
ejaculation
noun
ejac·u·la·tion
i-ˌjak-yə-ˈlā-shən
: the act or process of ejaculating
specifically
: the sudden or spontaneous discharging of a fluid (as semen in orgasm) from a duct see premature ejaculation
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