Definition of "orgy" []

• A revel involving unrestrained indulgence, especially sexual activity. (noun)
• Uncontrolled or immoderate indulgence in an activity: an orgy of spending. See Synonyms at binge. (noun)
• A secret rite in the cults of ancient Greek or Roman deities, typically involving frenzied singing, dancing, drinking, and sexual activity. (noun)

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• "Rowling liked to give the occasional cheeky wink to grown-up readers see number six's jokes around the word "orgy" and film-makers followed suit."
• "Of course, the ancient Greeks and Romans, who coined the word "orgy," and found that dining lying down leveled the playing field, enjoyed blending sensory delights with equal gusto - banquets of music, food, dancing, alcohol and sex."
• "And no matter that this all culminates in a media climate in which, as the Leveson inquiry heard this week, newspapers routinely engage in inaccurate, prejudicial and victim-blaming when reporting violence towards women, as evidenced by the headline in which a gang rape is called an "orgy in the park"."