courtship
Translation
courtship, wooing
Examples
They had a long courtship before getting married.
They had a long courtship before getting married.
The male bird performs a courtship display.
The male bird performs a courtship display.
Grammar Patterns
((a courtship)) the period before marriage They had a brief courtship before their wedding.
((courtship display/ritual)) animal mating behavior The birds began their courtship ritual.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wooing, dating, romance
Etymology
From 'court' (in the sense of 'to seek favor') + '-ship' (a suffix indicating state or condition).
Memory Tips
Imagine someone trying to win favor in a royal 'court', but for love. The '-ship' suffix is like in 'friendship'.