gay
Meaning
The term "gay" refers to a person, typically a man, who is attracted to members of the same sex, and it can also describe anything related to this sexual orientation.
💡 Be cautious not to use "gay" as a synonym for "happy," as this usage is considered outdated and potentially offensive.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Yesterday
our
team
had
a
short
meeting
to
welcome
Sam
,
who
recently
joined
the
design
team
.
Sam
is
gay
and
he
explained
that
he
feels
comfortable
here
because
people
have
been
respectful
and
open
.
We
discussed
ways
to
make
the
office
more
inclusive
,
and
several
colleagues
offered
ideas
for
training
and
small
events
.
By
the
end
of
the
hour
,
everyone
seemed
more
confident
and
ready
to
support
Sam
as
a
new
friend
and
coworker
.
Common Phrases
gay rights
gay community
gay marriage
Synonyms
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