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porno

/ˈpɔrnoʊ/
/ˈpɔnəʊ/
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Other forms: pornos

A porno is a pornographic movie, a type of film featuring sex and only meant to excite people sexually.

Like romantic comedies, science fiction, westerns, thrillers, and cartoons, a porno is a type of movie — specifically a dirty movie featuring people having sex. Pornos don't have much plot or artistic value: they show sex and are meant to get people in the mood for sex. Many moves have sexual elements but aren't considered pornos. A porno has sex and not much else that would make it worth watching.

Definitions of porno
  1. noun
    creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
    synonyms: erotica, porn, pornography, smut
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    type of:
    creation, creative activity
    the human act of creating
Pronunciation
US
/ˈpɔrnoʊ/
UK
/ˈpɔnəʊ/
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