G-rated
Americanadjective
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(of a motion picture) deemed suitable for viewers of all ages.
a G-rated film.
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innocent; inoffensive: a G-rated first date.
G-rated language;
a G-rated first date.
Etymology
Origin of G-rated
First recorded in 1965–70; G-(eneral) ( def. ) + rate 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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She and her husband usually choose G-rated films, with limited payoff for the grown-ups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
“That Mets team is playing really good baseball,” manager Dave Roberts said, keeping his language G-rated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2024
Also, my cookbooks would be G-rated, while this memoir could be rated R.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2024
The director said the expectation was to steer away from PG- or G-rated movies and to be funny by pushing the boundaries along with an emotional storyline.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
Even this G-rated eyeful of parental affection makes me uncomfortable.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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