gay-friendlyadj.

Brit.

/ˌɡeɪˈfrɛndli/, U.S.

/ˌɡeɪˈfrɛn(d)li/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: gay n., friendly adj.

Etymology: < gay n. + friendly adj.

Originally U.S.

Esp. of a business or environment: considered or intended to be welcoming, congenial, or safe for homosexual people.

ΚΠ

1977 Albatross Spring/Summer 27 (advt.) West Side Discussion Group. A gay friendly meeting place.

1989 Washington Post 30 July e1/4 There is a growing number of lodging establishments, tour operators and travel agencies that primarily serve gay (male and female) travelers. Many are owned or run by gays; but others—known as ‘gay-friendly’—are operated by nongays.

1992 Out Summer 7/1 James offered up no-nonsense ideas on sussing out a gay-friendly workplace.

2004 Gay Times Feb. 123/2 Here, you will find a burgeoning gay scene with bars, bathhouse and gay-friendly accommodation.

Derivatives

gay-ˈfriendliness n.

ΚΠ

1994 Crain's N.Y. Business 11 Apr. 6/3 Manhattan-based Out & About is a bi-monthly that examines gay-friendliness of travel destinations around the globe.

2005 Halifax (Nova Scotia) Daily News (Nexis) 24 July 3 Any doubts of Halifax's gay-friendliness were trampled yesterday when the Pride Parade marched through the city streets.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	gay-friendly
释义	gay-friendlyadj. Brit. /ˌɡeɪˈfrɛndli/, U.S. /ˌɡeɪˈfrɛn(d)li/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: gay n., friendly adj. Etymology: < gay n. + friendly adj. Originally U.S. Esp. of a business or environment: considered or intended to be welcoming, congenial, or safe for homosexual people. ΚΠ 1977 Albatross Spring/Summer 27 (advt.) West Side Discussion Group. A gay friendly meeting place. 1989 Washington Post 30 July e1/4 There is a growing number of lodging establishments, tour operators and travel agencies that primarily serve gay (male and female) travelers. Many are owned or run by gays; but others—known as ‘gay-friendly’—are operated by nongays. 1992 Out Summer 7/1 James offered up no-nonsense ideas on sussing out a gay-friendly workplace. 2004 Gay Times Feb. 123/2 Here, you will find a burgeoning gay scene with bars, bathhouse and gay-friendly accommodation. Derivatives gay-ˈfriendliness n. ΚΠ 1994 Crain's N.Y. Business 11 Apr. 6/3 Manhattan-based Out & About is a bi-monthly that examines gay-friendliness of travel destinations around the globe. 2005 Halifax (Nova Scotia) Daily News (Nexis) 24 July 3 Any doubts of Halifax's gay-friendliness were trampled yesterday when the Pride Parade marched through the city streets. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1977
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