1. the act of touching with the lips

1. present participle of kiss; touching with the lips as a sign of affection, greeting, or reverence

1. used to describe things that touch or nearly touch each other
Usage: often used in technical contexts

Examples

• The couple was kissing under the mistletoe.
• She gave her grandmother a kissing goodbye on the cheek.
• The movie had too much kissing for the young audience.
• Public kissing is considered inappropriate in some cultures.
• The kissing gate allowed only one person through at a time.
• The two buildings had kissing corners that nearly touched.
• He was caught kissing his girlfriend after school.