Phrase guide

coming-out party

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A celebratory social gathering, with music, dancing, and refreshments, at which a young debutante is formally introduced to society.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A party in celebration of someone who is gay coming out of the closet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, sometimes

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: debytanttijuhlat — celebratory social gathering, with music, dancing, and refreshments, at which a young debutante is formally introduced to society
  • French: bal des débutantes — celebratory social gathering, with music, dancing, and refreshments, at which a young debutante is formally introduced to society
  • Polish: impreza debiutowa — celebratory social gathering, with music, dancing, and refreshments, at which a young debutante is formally introduced to society