Gender Reveal Definition & Meaning

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gender reveal American [jen-der ri-veel] / ˈdʒɛn dər rɪˈvil /

noun

1. a public disclosure of the gender of an unborn baby by the soon-to-be parent or parents.

2. a party, online video, or other way in which the gender of an unborn baby is publicly revealed.

adjective

1. relating to or noting such a public disclosure.

   You can get a gender reveal cake with pink or blue filling hidden inside.

Etymology

Origin of gender reveal

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

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The contemporary, Earthly versions of the characters, played by Betty Buckley and Barry Primus at the start of their film, bicker on their way to their daughter’s gender reveal party.

From Salon

Siobhan said seeing other women's pregnancy announcements, gender reveal parties and baby showers on social media had been hard.

From BBC

Much like the worst kind of gender reveal party, Mason and Yunho’s baby shower has consequences.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s not just the baby,” says Urie, resisting a gender reveal so as to not ruin the surprise.

From Los Angeles Times

“He asked me earlier today to help him with the gender reveal,” Turner said.

From Los Angeles Times

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