sex
Meaning
"Sex" refers to the biological differences between male and female, as well as the act of sexual intercourse.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "sex" with "gender," which refers to social roles.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Tom
went
to
the
clinic
to
fill
out
a
form
for
a
check
-
up
.
On
the
form
,
a
box
said
"
sex
"
and
he
was
not
sure
what
to
write
,
so
he
asked
the
nurse
.
The
nurse
explained
that
sex
means
the
biological
difference
,
male
or
female
,
and
she
pointed
to
a
short
explanation
on
the
wall
.
Tom
chose
the
correct
option
,
signed
the
form
,
and
felt
relieved
.
Common Phrases
sex education
sexual orientation
same-sex
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