same-sex

adjective

ˈsām-ˈseks 

: of, relating to, or involving members of the same sex

same-sex twins

same-sex marriage

Examples of same-sex in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Five years later, the court heard a similar case where a web designer sought a right to refuse to make wedding websites for same-sex couples. — Mark Satta, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

For people in same-sex relationships, getting legally married was historically not an option until laws changed in recent decades. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026

Less than two years later, nine other media companies followed his lead in offering health insurance and other benefits to same-sex couples. — Kat Tran, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Regardless, Sarah Jane and Hailey are pumped to be performing as a same-sex pairing. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for same-sex

• atriplex
• biconvex
• bottlenecks
• circumflex
• intersex
• multiplex
• unisex
• annex
• annexe
• apex
• aztecs
• carex