sperm

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /spɜːrm/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /spɜːm/

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Noun

Singular sperm

Plural sperms

1. (countable) A sperm is a single reproductive cell of a male animal.

   The sperm swam towards the egg.

2. (uncountable) Sperm is semen.

   If you wear a condom the right way, no sperm should be able to get out.

Synonyms

• semen
• ejaculate
• sperm cell
• spermatozoon

Related words

• spermicide
• spermicidal
• spermatocyte
• spermatheca