gay (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɡeɪ/
Definition
Homosexual, especially referring to a man who is homosexual.
Examples
The Stonewall Inn was a popular gay bar in New York City.
He came out to his family as gay last year.
The city has a vibrant and welcoming gay community.
How to Use gay
- gay pride (collocation)
- A celebration or demonstration of pride in one's gay identity. — "The annual Pride parade is a major event for the gay pride movement."
- gay rights (collocation)
- The rights and protections sought by gay people. — "Activists have long campaigned for equal gay rights."
- gay community (collocation)
- The social group of people who identify as gay. — "She found a supportive gay community when she moved to the city."
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