Used in a Sentence

same-sex

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for same-sex.

Editorial note

For instance, the article on same-sex marriage in the US [1] has for quite a while included a map showing the status of same-sex marriage in each state.

Examples14
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

Of, relating to, or between homosexual men or women.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of same-sex gathered in one view.

adjective

Of, relating to, or between homosexual men or women.

adjective

Restricted to members of a single sex.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for same-sex.

adjective

Of, relating to, or between homosexual men or women.

adjective

Restricted to members of a single sex.

Example sentences

1

For instance, the article on same-sex marriage in the US [1] has for quite a while included a map showing the status of same-sex marriage in each state.

2

When the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, the map was updated to reflect this--by overwriting the image file.

3

Now that same-sex marriage is legal, would that work if two heterosexual people technically marry each other?

4

The Marriage Equality action by the Supreme Court explicitly states that states cannot illegalize same-sex marriage.

5

Don't forget same-sex marriage is now a thing too, if you have trouble finding friendly members of the opposite sex.

6

E-Harmony got sued in a class action lawsuit because they didn't support same-sex matching[1].

7

You say marriage was defined as man/woman by pointing to Prop 22 that specifically defined as such in order to prevent same-sex couples from marrying?

8

They will say that there is no argument against redefining marriage to include multiple spouses that didn't apply to redefining marriage to include two same-sex spouses.

9

Did the same thing happen when Spain legalized same-sex marriage?

10

They ended up settling out of court and establishing a site that does same-sex matching, because it wasn't clear to them that they would win the lawsuit.

11

Not a whit, because after considering the situation I have concluded that same-sex marriage, while it may offend them, does not harm them.

12

Hillary Clinton's opposition to same-sex marriage was sick and wrong and anyone who votes for her should be fired and disallowed from any future political or economic power.

Quote examples

1

Boasting "family values" as an argument against same-sex marriage while you cheat on your husband/wife?.

2

Slavery, segregation, women's suffrage, and same-sex marriage have all been framed as "States Rights" issues.

Frequently asked questions

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

How do you use same-sex in a sentence?

For instance, the article on same-sex marriage in the US [1] has for quite a while included a map showing the status of same-sex marriage in each state.

What does same-sex mean?

Of, relating to, or between homosexual men or women.

What part of speech is same-sex?

same-sex is commonly used as adjective.