noun
- plural of gay; homosexual people, especially men
Usage: can be considered offensive by some; ‘gay people’ or ‘gay men and women’ often preferred
Examples
- The organization advocates for the rights of gays and lesbians.
- Many gays faced discrimination in the workplace during that era.
- The parade celebrated the contributions of gays to the community.
- Some prefer the term ‘gay people’ rather than ‘gays.’
- The study examined attitudes toward gays in different regions.
- Legal protections for gays have expanded significantly.