Synonyms for

Dating

Verb / ˈdeɪtɪŋ / Another word for dating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of going out with someone in a romantic way to see if you like each other enough to have a relationship.

Synonyms & similar words

geologicaldating gosteady date see datestamp goout courting wooing romancing seeing engaging partnering flirting soliciting

Synonyms by register

Formal

courtship wooing acquaintance

Informal

hanging out seeing someone going out shacking up

Literary

amorous pursuit rendezvous

Antonyms

celibacy abstinence solitude singleness bachelorhood spinstership

Common collocations

  • dating scene
  • dating app
  • dating service
  • dating advice
  • dating profile
  • dating someone
  • dating history
  • dating pool

Word family

noun dating
verb date
adjective dateless

Usage note

Primarily refers to romantic or sexual relationships. Can also refer to determining the age of something, as in 'dating the artifact'.

Example sentences

  1. I am dating someone new and we have a lot of fun together.
  2. My parents went on a date last night.
  3. I like to go to the movies when I am dating someone.
  4. Do you think he will ask her out on a date?
  5. They have been dating for a few months now and seem to really like each other.

Quotes

  • "I'm dating a woman now who, evidently, is unaware of it." - Garry Shandling
  • "I'm dating a homeless woman. It was easier to talk her into staying over." - Anthony Jeselnik
  • "I don't date my girlfriend because she's a model. I date her because I love her." - Adam Levine

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