Courtship
noun
The period of time when two people develop a romantic relationship before getting married.
Their courtship was filled with long walks and romantic dinners.
Often appears as...
- period of courtship
- romantic courtship
noun
Behavior by which an animal tries to attract a mate.
The male bird's courtship display involves spreading his feathers to show off his colors.
Often appears as...
- courtship behavior
- courtship display
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noun
The period of time when two people develop a romantic relationship before getting married.
Their courtship was filled with long walks and romantic dinners.
Often appears as...
- period of courtship
- romantic courtship
noun
Behavior by which an animal tries to attract a mate.
The male bird's courtship display involves spreading his feathers to show off his colors.
Often appears as...
- courtship behavior
- courtship display
Usage tips
Positive
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Pre-Marriage Phase
Used to describe time spent together by a couple before they get married, focusing on romantic development.
They enjoyed a two-year courtship before tying the knot.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variation
Significance of courtship can vary by culture; in some, it's a critical phase, while in others, less so.
In her culture, a short courtship is common before marriage.
Pro Tip 3/3Romantic Context
Courtship usually implies a serious relationship with the intent of marrying, not casual dating.
They entered into courtship knowing they wanted a future together.
Pro Tip 1/3Pre-Marriage Phase
Used to describe time spent together by a couple before they get married, focusing on romantic development.
They enjoyed a two-year courtship before tying the knot.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variation
Significance of courtship can vary by culture; in some, it's a critical phase, while in others, less so.
In her culture, a short courtship is common before marriage.
Pro Tip 3/3Romantic Context
Courtship usually implies a serious relationship with the intent of marrying, not casual dating.
They entered into courtship knowing they wanted a future together.
Pro Tip 1/3Pre-Marriage Phase
Used to describe time spent together by a couple before they get married, focusing on romantic development.
They enjoyed a two-year courtship before tying the knot.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variation
Significance of courtship can vary by culture; in some, it's a critical phase, while in others, less so.
In her culture, a short courtship is common before marriage.
Pro Tip 3/3Romantic Context
Courtship usually implies a serious relationship with the intent of marrying, not casual dating.
They entered into courtship knowing they wanted a future together.
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The real reason why...
Some things are conscious -- we put on makeup and make sure we smell nice. And some are unconscious. You may unconsciously point your body or even sit closer to someone you like. These are courtship behaviors, and a lot of animals have them. And mosquitoes are no different. So Haley's been spending her summer bravely listening to mosquitoes, and what she observed may surprise you.
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Carol Beckwith & Angela...
not yet a woman when a girl is ready to enter womanhood her mother parts the veil to show that she's ready for her new stage in life and an interesting stage in life is about to occur this is the time that she learns all the courtship rituals from her mother and
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Albatrosses' Life-Long...
and they make for life so if an albatross can live 60 years they don't want to just waste it on anyone after all it's a relationship that lasts longer than most human marriages the wandering albatross courtship has so many different layers to it and you can
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Tim Laman & Ed Scholes:...
females look very different than the males they are brown much more subtly colored not nearly as an ostentatious or exaggerated but females play a very important role in the evolution of birds-of-paradise this is the courtship display area of a
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The evolution of animal...
For instance, in some dung flies, the vagina contains pockets for separating sperm from different males depending on how appealing they were. Males using their penises for courtship and females controlling their own sperm management
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Wings of the Albatross PIPE...
reproducing one chick every other year so it's important that you choose the right partner and that is one reason for this extended courtship that may spend two years spending time together is important here's a little video clip in
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Budgie Courtship Ritual...
secret in their courtship good looks are everything but after her flight she's too occupied in preening to care but her admirer has ways to get himself noticed she sees more subtleties of color than
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Filming Birds of...
of task be it dating courtship or just general life than anything when you try very hard and it just doesn't go so well and you pick yourself up and you go you know what tomorrow's another day
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Bizarre Bat Moments PIPE...
courtship can be lengthy and intense 20 minutes of deep grooming licking the female's nether parts with a long roughened tongue perhaps to arouse her or perhaps to remove any rival male sperm
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Hippos Can’t Swim? PIPE...
courtship takes place in the water where such hefty bodies are better supported than on land
Video examples
The real reason why...
Some things are conscious -- we put on makeup and make sure we smell nice. And some are unconscious. You may unconsciously point your body or even sit closer to someone you like. These are courtship behaviors, and a lot of animals have them. And mosquitoes are no different. So Haley's been spending her summer bravely listening to mosquitoes, and what she observed may surprise you.
Video examples
Carol Beckwith & Angela...
not yet a woman when a girl is ready to enter womanhood her mother parts the veil to show that she's ready for her new stage in life and an interesting stage in life is about to occur this is the time that she learns all the courtship rituals from her mother and
Video examples
Albatrosses' Life-Long...
and they make for life so if an albatross can live 60 years they don't want to just waste it on anyone after all it's a relationship that lasts longer than most human marriages the wandering albatross courtship has so many different layers to it and you can
Video examples
Tim Laman & Ed Scholes:...
females look very different than the males they are brown much more subtly colored not nearly as an ostentatious or exaggerated but females play a very important role in the evolution of birds-of-paradise this is the courtship display area of a
Video examples
The evolution of animal...
For instance, in some dung flies, the vagina contains pockets for separating sperm from different males depending on how appealing they were. Males using their penises for courtship and females controlling their own sperm management
Video examples
Wings of the Albatross PIPE...
reproducing one chick every other year so it's important that you choose the right partner and that is one reason for this extended courtship that may spend two years spending time together is important here's a little video clip in
Video examples
Budgie Courtship Ritual...
secret in their courtship good looks are everything but after her flight she's too occupied in preening to care but her admirer has ways to get himself noticed she sees more subtleties of color than
Video examples
Filming Birds of...
of task be it dating courtship or just general life than anything when you try very hard and it just doesn't go so well and you pick yourself up and you go you know what tomorrow's another day
Video examples
Bizarre Bat Moments PIPE...
courtship can be lengthy and intense 20 minutes of deep grooming licking the female's nether parts with a long roughened tongue perhaps to arouse her or perhaps to remove any rival male sperm
Video examples
Hippos Can’t Swim? PIPE...
courtship takes place in the water where such hefty bodies are better supported than on land
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
John Bytheway
American Author
While I am aware of no counsel on whether kissing should be reserved only for post-mission dating or courtship, I am aware of plenty of counsel concerning honesty in our actions and treating others with respect and kindness. Casual attitudes about expressions of affection such as kissing can cause much grief and heartache.
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Michael Wolff
American Author
For decades, Trump had no life independent from the media. He became a figure in the nation, and his a monitisable name - albeit quite a ludicrous one - because of his nonstop, relentless, shameless and often embarrassing courtship of the media.
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Helen Fisher
American Scientist
A lot of people head into courtship looking for fireworks. Don't pass up a chance by dumping someone after a first date because you don't feel the fireworks. The fireworks can happen at any time and be maintained.
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Teresa Medeiros
American Novelist
I've always said men should study romance novels to find out how women think and what they want, both during the courtship phase and in a lifelong partner.
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Isabella Rossellini
Italian Actress
There are so many spiders, and their rituals, their mating rituals, their courtship ritual, can be very, very different.
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Emily Murphy
Canadian Activist
This is courtship all the world over - the man all tongue; the woman all ears.
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Carolyn See
American Author
Life is a matter of courtship and wooing, flirting and chatting.
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Peter R. Grant
American Scientist
Males transmit signals in courtship through behavioral displays.
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Michael Reagan
American Entertainer
It's hard to learn about your parents' courtship.
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Vernon Lee
British Author
There is too little courtship in the world.
Quote examples
John Bytheway
American Author
While I am aware of no counsel on whether kissing should be reserved only for post-mission dating or courtship, I am aware of plenty of counsel concerning honesty in our actions and treating others with respect and kindness. Casual attitudes about expressions of affection such as kissing can cause much grief and heartache.
Quote examples
Michael Wolff
American Author
For decades, Trump had no life independent from the media. He became a figure in the nation, and his a monitisable name - albeit quite a ludicrous one - because of his nonstop, relentless, shameless and often embarrassing courtship of the media.
Quote examples
Helen Fisher
American Scientist
A lot of people head into courtship looking for fireworks. Don't pass up a chance by dumping someone after a first date because you don't feel the fireworks. The fireworks can happen at any time and be maintained.
Quote examples
Teresa Medeiros
American Novelist
I've always said men should study romance novels to find out how women think and what they want, both during the courtship phase and in a lifelong partner.
Quote examples
Isabella Rossellini
Italian Actress
There are so many spiders, and their rituals, their mating rituals, their courtship ritual, can be very, very different.
Quote examples
Emily Murphy
Canadian Activist
This is courtship all the world over - the man all tongue; the woman all ears.
Quote examples
Carolyn See
American Author
Life is a matter of courtship and wooing, flirting and chatting.
Quote examples
Peter R. Grant
American Scientist
Males transmit signals in courtship through behavioral displays.
Quote examples
Michael Reagan
American Entertainer
It's hard to learn about your parents' courtship.
Quote examples
Vernon Lee
British Author
There is too little courtship in the world.
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