gender-fluid
Americanadjective
Usage
What does gender-fluid mean? Gender-fluid refers to a nonbinary gender identity or gender expression that’s not fixed and is capable of changing over time.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of gender-fluid
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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Hsieh, who is 33 years old and identifies as gender-fluid, volunteered for service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Critics further argue that the new definition could exclude many transgender people, particularly those who rely on self-identification, including some trans men and women as well as non-binary and gender-fluid people.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
The series is a gender-fluid travelog that visits American communities and stages drag shows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2024
At some point, the table turns into a catwalk for models to show off gender-fluid fashions.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2024
That it’s a gender-neutral pronoun, because they identify as gender-fluid.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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