Synonyms for

Gays

Verb / geɪz / Another word for gays — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gays is a plural noun that refers to a group of homosexual individuals.

Synonyms & similar words

homo homosexual homophile gay homosexuals lesbians queers sodomites gay-friendly

Synonyms by register

Formal

homosexual gay people same-sex attracted individuals

Informal

queer homos fags

Literary

affianced in kind kindred spirits

Antonyms

straight heterosexual traditional conventional normative

Common collocations

  • gay pride
  • gay rights
  • gay community
  • gay marriage
  • gay bar
  • gay culture
  • gay liberation

Word family

noun gay
adjective gay

Usage note

The term 'gays' is often used as a plural noun referring to gay men. While 'gay' can also function as an adjective, using 'gays' as a noun for the broader LGBTQ+ community is generally considered outdated and less inclusive than terms like 'gay people' or 'LGBTQ+ individuals'.

Example sentences

  1. Gays should have the same rights as everyone else.
  2. My friend John is gay and he is dating a man named Tom.
  3. The Pride parade celebrates the visibility and acceptance of gays and other members of the LGBTQ+ community.
  4. Gays have faced discrimination and persecution throughout history.
  5. The movie broke barriers by featuring a romantic relationship between two gay men.

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