English dictionary

courtship

/'k/oU/rt/S//I/p/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

noun.communication

Examples
Its was a brief and intense courtship.

Synonyms courting suit wooing

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of paying court, with the intent to solicit a favor.

noun

Source: webster1913