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How to pronounce kisses

IPA transcription: ['kɪsəz]

Pronunciation variants: ['kɪsəz]['kɪsɪz]

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Noun

  • the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

  • a cookie made of egg whites and sugar

  • any of several bite-sized candies

  • a light glancing touch

    “there was a brief kiss of their hands in passing”

Verb

  • 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”

  • touch lightly or gently

    “the blossoms were kissed by the soft rain”

Usage examples

  • Mastakovich approaches the girl and kisses her on the head.
  • The third is the feature film "Stolen Kisses".
  • Tim kisses Leah, and the two continue where they left off.
  • A guitarplaying woman kisses a young girl on stage.
  • Towards the end of the video, Akon kisses his chosen girl.
  • She kisses him goodbye, and Sisko returns to his universe just a bit sadder.
  • During a party to celebrate Bruce's promotion, Susan seduces and kisses him.
  • Barney closes out with blowing kisses at the audience.
  • He watched her crouching, sipping the flowers with fervid kisses.
  • The woman kisses his head and says, Happy Halloween dear.