same-sex

American

[seym-seks] / ˈseɪmˌsɛks /

adjective

of, relating to, or involving two or more people of the same gender or sex.

The study investigates the effect of same-sex friendships.
Same-sex marriage was recently legalized in my country.

Etymology

Origin of same-sex

First recorded in 1900–05

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same-sex

"Whether it was same-sex families or just different types of families, things about bravery, courage, bullying, things about different identities."

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Because the federal government recognizes same-sex marriage, this advice should apply to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

For couples in same-sex marriages, there is no default expectation or tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

In British politics, Hilton earned a reputation as a zany but genius marketer who pushed the Conservative Party to embrace same-sex marriage and climate-friendlier policies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

The three-judge panel issued a ruling that allows same-sex marriages to take place.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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