erotica
pronunciation
How to pronounce erotica in British English:
UK [ɪˈrɒtɪkə]
How to pronounce erotica in American English:
US [ɪˈrɑtɪkə]
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- Noun:
- creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
Word Origin
- erotica (n.)
- 1820, noun use of neuter plural of Greek erotikos "amatory" (see erotic); originally a booksellers' catalogue heading. Force Flame And with a Blonde push Over your impotence Flits Steam [Emily Dickinson, #854, c. 1864]
Example
- 1. Today the ruling communist party hierarchy continues to take a hard line on issues relating to sex and erotica .
- 2. The only cure is to avoid internet erotica at all costs , but this will be " one of the most difficult things you 've ever done , " says the study .
- 3. In britain , though , we appear to have come to terms with being better at laughter than at erotica .
- 4. I 'm an erotica poet and writer .
- 5. She then discovers his letters to his dominatrix lover , bea , and becomes obsessed with exploring his secret world of erotica .