courtship

simple noun10 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.3
long courtship6.8

Used to describe a period of getting to know each other that lasts for an extended time before marriage.

brief courtship5.5

A short period of dating before marriage.

whirlwind courtship5.2

A very fast and exciting period of dating before marriage.

courtship ritual7.5

A fixed sequence of behaviors that is performed during courtship, common in both animal and human contexts.

courtship display7.2

A set of behaviors used by an animal to attract a mate.

courtship behaviour7.0

Actions and activities characteristic of the courtship period.

courtship behavior7.0

Actions and activities characteristic of the courtship period.

courtship song6.5

A vocalization made by an animal, typically a bird or insect, to attract a mate.

during a/the courtship7.8

Indicates that an event happened within the time frame of the courtship period.

initiate courtship4.0

To begin the process of courtship, often used in a formal or scientific context (e.g., animal behavior).