Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

kiss

[kis] / kɪs /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

He’d be safe in the company of another human being who might cover him with a blanket and kiss him on the forehead, a gesture I generally reserve for my cats.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Walt Whitman, who wrote this entire country into being in the first person, and signed his love letters to another man with a kiss.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

“I definitely would not be standing here without her, so thank you,” Linda said, blowing a kiss skyward.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

On cue he strolled into shot and planted a jokey kiss on his cheek before vanishing.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

"Well, for one thing, Mary Lou Hutton wants to kiss me."

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

Shatner and Nichelle Nichols, a Black actress who played Lieutenant Uhura, made history in 1968 with one of the first interracial kisses ever seen on US television.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Then he kisses kitty on the cheek and reintroduces him as Maní – the Spanish word for peanut.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

If he kisses her, she might drop dead.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

After numerous sightings of the couple out together and sharing kisses in 2023, they confirmed to the New York Times at the 2024 Met Gala that they were dating.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

When Auntie Nina comes in, she embraces Tūtū and gently kisses her cheek.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

After his speech had finished, the new PM kissed his wife, Marie-France van Heel.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The man went down on one knee and appeared to propose to the woman, before they kissed and embraced.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

Music: Penn kissed Madonna as the theme from “Chariots of Fire” played.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

The cheer from the sold-out crowd at Crypto.com Arena was deafening when James kissed a left handed layup off the glass to pull the Lakers to within one possession with 2:59 left.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2026

The way she remembered her, the way she appeared when they first kissed, hair pulled back in an effortless braid, her searching eyes staring straight through Molly’s core.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

There was little jeopardy involved and Fury appeared to be enjoying himself, even sharing a playful moment by kissing his opponent on the head.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Researchers recorded instances of reassuring physical contact, including touching, embracing and kissing.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

“Everyone’s happy and excited—they’re hugging and kissing us,” said Maryna Zharkova, who has been working at the market for 25 years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Among the nominees is: “I get as close as possible to his lips without kissing him at a restaurant in public. Maximum romance, with everyone watching. He smells like onions.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Only then did Shirley notice Tommy, outside, darting from car to car, kissing the hoods like a proud new papa.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training