smooch

verb

ˈsmüch How to pronounce smooch (audio)
Definition of smoochnext
as in to kiss
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love a couple smooching in a dark corner

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Recent Examples of smooch On the way to their honeymoon safari in South Africa, the two smooched on the plane in their first-class seats. — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 Likewise, French star Kylian Mbappé smooched it after winning the 2018 World Cup. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026 The stinger on the scene, where Katie flees and Greg mistakenly gets caught peeping on two girls smooching, is good for some giggles. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026 Mike Macdonald, 38, is the third-youngest coach to smooch the Lombardi Trophy. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for smooch
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kiss
Verb
  • The apples of the cheeks should be touched with the a similar shade of bronze that may be kissing the eyelids, and layered under a fresh peach or tangerine, Schoen said.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But Shauf is less a mystery author than the proprietor of an intricate dollhouse, making his figurines fight and kiss in cross-sectioned rooms.
    — Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of kiss

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“Smooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooch. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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