promiscuity

noun

pro·​mis·​cu·​i·​ty ˌprä-mə-ˈskyü-ə-tē How to pronounce promiscuity (audio)
ˌprō-
plural promiscuities
1
: promiscuous sexual behavior
2
: miscellaneous mingling or selection of persons or things : indiscriminateness

Examples of promiscuity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These famous men were more well known for their promiscuity than their level heads, which may have been influenced by the disease. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024 The problem, experts say, stems from a lack of awareness and understanding of the virus, as well as persistent social stigma about the disease being a sign of promiscuity among women. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 25 Aug. 2023 Perez Escobar also stars as man whose promiscuity hides something deeper and compellingly shows a seemingly happy-go-lucky man reduced to a mass of pain. Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2023 Even creatures prone to promiscuity, like rats, are often primed to revisit their first pleasure-inducing partner, according to a 2015 study co-authored by Pfaus. Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2017 The film gets into some moralistic hand-wringing over the fact that her death should not be blamed on her promiscuity. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 May 2023 In the Brothers Grimm version of Rapunzel, it’s hinted that the young woman has been locked away in a tower for her promiscuity, while the 17th-century Italian version of Sleeping Beauty sees the central character impregnated by the king during her slumber. Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2021 In an irreverent return to form, Tyler flaunts his promiscuity to solidify his position as the richest bottom-feeder in music. Yousef Srour, Variety, 31 Mar. 2023 Goodbye brand loyalty, hello shopper promiscuity. Rebecca Brooks, Forbes, 6 July 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of promiscuity was in 1663

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Cite this Entry

“Promiscuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promiscuity. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

promiscuity

noun
prom·​is·​cu·​ity
ˌpräm-əs-ˈkyü-ət-ē
plural promiscuities
: the quality or state of being promiscuous

Medical Definition

promiscuity

noun
pro·​mis·​cu·​i·​ty ˌpräm-əs-ˈkyü-ət-ē, prə-ˌmis- How to pronounce promiscuity (audio)
plural promiscuities
: promiscuous sexual behavior
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