Synonyms for

Sperm

Verb / spɜ:m / Another word for sperm — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The reproductive cells of male animals, consisting of a haploid cell that fertilizes an egg cell to form a zygote.

Synonyms & similar words

spermcell spermatozoon spermatozoan semen seed gamete spermatozoon spermatozoa spermatozoon spermatozoa spermatozoon spermatozoa spermatozoon spermatozoa spermatozoon spermatozoa spermatozoon

Synonyms by register

Formal

spermatozoon male gamete sperm cell

Informal

seed jizz cum

Literary

progenitor germ

Antonyms

egg ovum female gamete zygote embryo fetus

Common collocations

  • sperm count
  • sperm motility
  • sperm donation
  • sperm whale
  • sperm bank
  • sperm production
  • sperm DNA

Word family

noun sperm
adjective spermatic

Usage note

The word 'sperm' is primarily a biological term. Informal synonyms should be used with extreme caution due to their vulgarity and potential offensiveness.

Example sentences

  1. The sperm swims towards the egg.
  2. The doctor is testing the man's sperm count.
  3. Sperm donation can help couples who are struggling to conceive.
  4. The sperm and egg unite to form a zygote.
  5. The male seahorse carries the fertilized eggs from the female's sperm.

Quotes

  • 'The sperm is a cell that carries half of the genetic information needed to create human life.' - Unknown
  • 'Without sperm, there would be no us.' - Unknown
  • 'The sperm and the egg unite to create a new life.' - Unknown

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