Dating

/ˈdeɪ.tɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the process of going out with someone in pursuit of a romantic relationship.

She enjoyed the excitement of dating in her twenties.

a social appointment or engagement.

He set a date for their first dating encounter.

verb

the activity of engaging in social activities with someone in whom one is romantically or sexually interested.

They have been dating for several months now.

to establish the period in which something occurred or was created.

The archaeologists are dating the artifacts found at the site.

Derived from the word 'date', which in this context refers to a social or romantic appointment.

blind date

A date between two people who have never met before.

double date

A date in which two couples go out together.

dating app

A mobile application that helps people meet others for dating purposes.

relationship

A connection between two individuals, often romantic in nature.

courtship

The period during which two people develop a romantic relationship.

romance

A feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love.

Netflix and chill

They invited each other over for some Netflix and chill, meaning they were looking for a casual date.

DTR (Define the Relationship)

They decided it was time to DTR after several months of dating.