Coming Out

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkəmɪŋ aʊt/

Definitions of coming out

noun the act of revealing one's sexual orientation or gender identity to others

Example Sentences

A1 My friend's coming out was a big surprise to everyone.

A2 The coming out of the new product was highly anticipated by customers.

B1 The coming out of the report revealed some shocking information.

B2 The coming out of the celebrity was covered by all major news outlets.

C1 The coming out of the truth finally put an end to the rumors.

C2 The coming out of the scandal caused a media frenzy.

adjective related to the act of coming out

Example Sentences

A1 The sun is coming out.

A2 I saw a rainbow coming out after the rain.

B1 The truth about the situation is slowly coming out.

B2 The singer's new album is coming out next month.

C1 The details of the scandal are finally coming out in the media.

C2 The company's new product launch is coming out with a lot of buzz and excitement.

Examples of coming out in a Sentence

formal The celebrity's coming out as gay was met with overwhelming support from fans and the public.

informal I heard that Sarah is finally coming out to her parents about her relationship with Mark.

slang Did you see that video of the prankster coming out of the closet during the school assembly?

figurative The truth about the company's financial troubles is slowly coming out, causing panic among investors.

Grammatical Forms of coming out

past tense

came out

plural

coming out

comparative

more coming out

superlative

most coming out

present tense

come out

future tense

will come out

perfect tense

have come out

continuous tense

is coming out

singular

coming out

positive degree

coming out

infinitive

to come out

gerund

coming out

participle

coming out

Origin and Evolution of coming out

First Known Use: 1869 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'coming out' originated in the LGBTQ+ community as a way to refer to the process of publicly acknowledging one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of debutante balls in the 19th century, the term evolved to have a specific meaning within the LGBTQ+ community in the 20th century. It has since become widely used to describe the act of revealing one's LGBTQ+ identity to others.