gender reveal
Americannoun
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a public disclosure of the gender of an unborn baby by the soon-to-be parent or parents.
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a party, online video, or other way in which the gender of an unborn baby is publicly revealed.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of gender reveal
First recorded in 2005–10
Example Sentences
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She had organised everything from the baby shower and gender reveal to personalised decor for when Tommy arrived.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The contemporary, Earthly versions of the characters, played by Betty Buckley and Barry Primus at the start of their film, bicker on their way to their daughter’s gender reveal party.
From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2025
Siobhan said seeing other women's pregnancy announcements, gender reveal parties and baby showers on social media had been hard.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2025
“It’s not just the baby,” says Urie, resisting a gender reveal so as to not ruin the surprise.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2025
His game, Hardle, was initially created for a friend’s gender reveal event — where guests encouraged him to put it online for public consumption.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2024
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