Meaning of coming-out party | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A celebratory social gathering, with music, dancing, and refreshments, at which a young debutante is formally introduced to society.
2. A party in celebration of someone who is gay coming out of the closet.
   humorous, sometimes

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Examples

“"Now tell me, when do you mean to have your coming-out party? I ask because I've nothing ready and want plenty of time, for I suppose it will be the event of the season."”

“"Julie left Miss Bence's School at seventeen, had a coming-out party in our city house the following winter."”

“"I'll give her a real coming-out party when she's eighteen and the very prettiest dress that's to be had."”

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