Definition

Noun: 1. Involuntary ejaculation during sleep: A spontaneous release of semen that occurs while a person is asleep, typically but not always accompanied by an erotic dream. It is a common physiological event, especially during puberty and adolescence.

Usage

• The term is used in medical, psychological, and general contexts to describe a specific biological function.
• It is a formal and clinical term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Nocturnal emissions are a normal part of male development.
  • He was embarrassed to ask about the frequent nocturnal emissions he was experiencing.

Advanced Usage

• The term is sometimes used euphemistically in broader discussions about sexual health and development.
• In a clinical history, a doctor might note:

Variants and Related Words

• Wet dream (noun, informal): A common informal synonym for "nocturnal emission," often emphasizing the dream aspect.
  • He had his first wet dream at age fourteen.

Synonyms

• Wet dream (informal)
• Sleep orgasm (descriptive)

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the of ejaculation during sleep. It is not used to describe the dream itself, though the two are often associated.
• It is almost exclusively used in reference to males.

Noun

1. ejaculation during sleep (usually during a dream)