coming-out
[kuhm-ing-out]
- a debut into society, especially a formal debut by a debutante.
- an acknowledgment of one's homosexuality, either to oneself or publicly.
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Origin of coming-out
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Contemporary Examples
It was a coming-out story of sorts told with self-effacing un-sentimentality.
Jason Collins, Sports Illustrated The coming-out story that rocked basketball—and the world.
But what was really surprising in this age of coming-out stories is that Davis came out as a bisexual—and not as a gay man.
Historical Examples
Here she was, at last, brought up to the point of a coming-out party.
The Prodigal VillageIrving Bacheller
And here's Bab in the dress she wore at her coming-out tea—isn't it dear?
The Story Of Julia PageKathleen Norris
She thought my coming-out winter was a good time to begin it.
SelinaGeorge Madden Martin
She came out last fall, and I gave her a coming-out tea, of course.
Vistas of New YorkBrander Matthews
The occasion was as important to the school as a coming-out party.
The Wishing MoonLouise Elizabeth Dutton