pairing

(noun, verb)

noun

1. the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

Similar word(s): conjugation, coupling, mating, union

Definition categories: act, sex

2. the act of grouping things or people in pairs

Definition categories: act, grouping

Sentences with pairing as a noun:

- The seeds were adjusted to make sure that there were good pairings for the tennis tournament.

verb

1. present participle of pair