Used in a Sentence

homosexual

How to use homosexual in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for homosexual.

Editorial note

I'm a homosexual, and Mr. Turing is one of my heroes.

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Definitions2
Parts of speech2

Quick take

someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of homosexual gathered in one view.

noun

someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex

adjective

sexually attracted to members of your own sex

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for homosexual.

noun

someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex

adjective

sexually attracted to members of your own sex

Example sentences

1

I'm a homosexual, and Mr. Turing is one of my heroes.

2

Aphyr is homosexual and isn't afraid to let the world know[1].

3

One minor quibble: "sexual content" is a set that most definitely does include "homosexual content".

4

Does any homosexual individual, thus, unavoidably cause unrequited feelings of lust, no matter whom he hangs out with?

5

How about a blanket pardon for anyone ever convicted of consentual homosexual relationships?

6

Why is no one asking how Brendan Eich feels about climate change, health care and marijuana before deciding if he is fit for the job?I'm not trying to support either side on homosexual marriage.

7

You do know that homophobia is defined as "an extreme and irrational aversion to homosexuality and homosexual people.

8

Eich can rage as much as he likes about inter-racial marriage or homosexual marriage or single parent families or any other topic that gets social conservatives upset.

9

What ESR is saying is that "a homosexual who committed suicide because of anti-gay oppression" has become a key part of the Turing narrative, not because of the facts of the matter, but because it serves the political agenda of those who propagate the myth.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use homosexual in a sentence?

I'm a homosexual, and Mr. Turing is one of my heroes.

What does homosexual mean?

someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex

What part of speech is homosexual?

homosexual is commonly used as noun, adjective.