Intercourse
(noun)
- Sexual activity between two people.
- Social or commercial exchange or communication between individuals or organizations.
Origin:
Middle english (denoting physical sexual contact between individuals): from old french entrecours, from entre- "between" + cours "course".
Examples:
- The doctor advised her to avoid sexual intercourse until her health improved.
- The couple had intercourse several times a week.
- The intercourse between the two countries was limited to trade.
- The company maintained a close intercourse with its suppliers.
- The diplomat was charged with fostering intercourse between the two nations.