dating
Translation
dating, courtship
Examples
Dating can be fun and exciting.
Dating can be fun and exciting.
Online dating is very popular now.
Online dating is very popular now.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) the activity of going on dates Dating can be fun and exciting.
((modifier + noun)) used to describe a type of dating Online dating is very popular now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: courtship, seeing someone
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'to date', which originally meant 'to mark with a date'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dating' as the activity (-ing) of going on romantic 'dates'.