American English pronunciation

How to pronounce caresses

IPA transcription: [kɚ'ɛsɪz]

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Noun

  • a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

    “he showered her with caresses”

    “soft music was a fond caress”

    “the caresses of the breeze played over his face”

Verb

  • touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

    “He caressed her face”

    “They fondled in the back seat of the taxi”