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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024court•ship /ˈkɔrtʃɪp/USA pronunciation n. - the act by one person of trying to win the favorable attention of another, esp. by a man toward a woman:[uncountable]When it came to courtship he was clumsy and inexperienced.
- the period during which such courting takes place:[countable]a brief courtship of only a few months.
- Animal Behavior behavior in animals before and during mating, often including elaborate displays:[uncountable]courtship displays.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024court•ship (kôrt′ship, kōrt′-),USA pronunciation n. - the wooing of one person by another.
- the period during which such wooing takes place.
- solicitation of favors, applause, etc.
- Animal Behavior[Ethology.]behavior in animals that occurs before and during mating, often including elaborate displays.
- [Obs.]courtly behavior;
courtesy;
gallantry.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: courtship /ˈkɔːtʃɪp/ n - the act, period, or art of seeking the love of someone with intent to marry
- the seeking or soliciting of favours
- obsolete courtly behaviour
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