Synonyms for sperm
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Semen; the generative substance of male animals.
- n. 2
The reproductive cell or gamete of the male; a spermatozoon.
Related words
- Word family
- spermarche spermary spermatheca spermatic spermatocyte spermatogenous spermatophyte spermatozoal
- Phrases
- sperm sac sperm whale sperm cell sperm bank sperm blossom sperm oil sperm whale oil
- Is a kind of
- gamete
Forms
- Plural
- sperms → spermatozoa, spermatozoans, semens, seeds…
Example sentences
- semen Traces of semen were found on the dress.
- seed Poppy seed cake is traditionally baked for Easter.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sperm | rising | |
| spermatozoon | falling | |
| spermatozoan | falling | |
| semen | steady | |
| seed | falling | |
| milt | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- cum1
- 4 letters
- seed1, scum1, milt1
- 5 letters
- semen2
- 11 letters
- antherozoid
- 12 letters
- spermatozoon, spermatozoan
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (semen2 = 2 syllables).