English word foreplay comes from English play, English fore-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| play | English (en) | (countable) (turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.. (countable) A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.. (countable) A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.. (countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the [...] |
| fore- | English (en) | Before; ahead or in front of.. Occurring beforehand; earlier; prior to. Positioned at or near the front. |
| foreplay | English (en) | In human sexual behavior, the acts at the beginning of a sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal. (intranstive) To engage in foreplay. |