Pornography

/pɔːrˈnɒɡrəfi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purpose of sexual arousal and erotic satisfaction.

The internet has made accessing pornography easier than ever before.

Material (such as books, films, or photographs) that depicts sexual acts or nudity and is intended to cause sexual excitement.

Many countries have laws regulating the distribution of pornography to protect minors.

The production or distribution of explicit sexual content.

He decided to work in the pornography industry despite the stigma attached to it.

Derived from the Greek word 'porne' meaning 'prostitute' and 'graphia' meaning 'writing'.

adult entertainment

Media intended for adults that often contains sexual content.

softcore pornography

Material that is less explicit in sexual content, often more suggestive than graphic.

hardcore pornography

Material that depicts explicit sexual acts in graphic detail.

erotica

Literature or art that deals with sexual love or desire.

obscenity

The quality of being offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.

porn

He spends hours watching porn online.

x-rated

That movie is x-rated and not suitable for kids.