American English pronunciation
How to pronounce kiss
IPA transcription: ['kɪs]
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Noun
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the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
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a cookie made of egg whites and sugar
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any of several bite-sized candies
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a light glancing touch
“there was a brief kiss of their hands in passing”
Verb
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touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
“The newly married couple kissed”
“She kissed her grandfather on the forehead when she entered the room”
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touch lightly or gently
“the blossoms were kissed by the soft rain”
Usage examples
- They were kissing in the backyard.
- I have never kissed the editor of the "Radio Times".
- Cheek kissing in Turkey is also widely accepted in greetings.
- You may kiss my hand.
- They died and were buried in Kissonerga.
- She smiled up at him as he kissed her.
- The man and woman meet in the moonlight and kiss passionately.
- Alison realizes what actually happened that night, and they kiss.
- Just as if some one was kissing the window all over outside.
- Then she closed her eyes, giving herself up again in a kiss.