Mating

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The process of animals coming together to reproduce.

“Spring is the mating season for many birds.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/

Syllables

mat·ing

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Synonyms

breeding reproductionpairing

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Present participle ending in -ING.

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