courtshipritual
nounUK /ˈkɔːtʃɪp ˈrɪtʃuəl/
US /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp ˈrɪtʃuəl/
A special way animals act to find and impress a mate.
The peacock's bright feathers are part of its courtship ritual.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of traditional actions a person follows when trying to win someone's romantic interest.
Bringing flowers on a first date is a simple courtship ritual.
3. A repeated ceremonial pattern in a culture connected with marriage arrangements.
The village still practices an old courtship ritual before weddings.
4. Any fixed sequence of behaviors used to attract attention or approval.
His little courtship ritual of compliments and jokes made everyone laugh.