gender expression

American  

[jen-der ik-spresh-uhn] / ˈdʒɛn dər ɪkˈsprɛʃ ən /

noun

1. the way a person externally performs or signifies their gender identity, especially through habits of dressing, grooming, behaving, speaking, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of gender expression

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

“After the dictator fell, gender expression should have been the natural extension of that kind of freedom. But there’s a kind of retaliation happening,” Zaalan shared.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“California law is unaffected by recent changes to federal policy and continues to provide safeguards against discrimination and harassment based on gender, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation,” he wrote in a statement.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2025

Students whose gender expression does not present as obviously male or female get questioned by other students, McAfee added, according to The Times.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2024

“Outside Canada, laws and customs related to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics can be very different from those in Canada,” the statement added.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

At the same time, he noted, the code does prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity and religion.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2023