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caress

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kɐ.ɾi.ˈsi.ɐ/ca·rí·ci·a

Definition

1

A gentle touch or stroke expressing affection.

Usage examples

She felt the caress of a breeze on her skin. / He gave the dog a gentle caress behind its ears.

Common combinations

gentle caressloving caresssoft caress