polyamory

noun

poly·​am·​ory ˌpä-lē-ˈa-mə-rē How to pronounce polyamory (audio)
plural polyamories
Synonyms of polyamorynext
: the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time
polyamorist
ˌpä-lē-ˈa-mə-rist How to pronounce polyamory (audio)
noun

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Some did not and used the post to rage about San Francisco, the concept of polyamory, and tech workers. — Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2026 The group, and Paul's admissions of polyamory within it, helped spawn the hit reality show. — ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026 His father is a composer; his mother recently wrote a best-selling memoir about polyamory. — The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025 But for now, many families still face legal hurdles even in places where polyamory is becoming widely accepted. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for polyamory

Word History

Etymology

polyamor(ous) + -y entry 2

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of polyamory was in 1992

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“Polyamory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyamory. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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