coming-out party
Society introduction event
A coming-out party traditionally celebrates a young woman's formal introduction to society, marking her debut as eligible for marriage.
The term now more commonly refers to an event where someone publicly reveals they are gay, lesbian, or otherwise LGBTQ+: She threw herself a coming-out party after telling her parents.
By extension, any occasion marking a first significant public appearance: The tournament was his coming-out party as a serious contender.
Spherical plaything or gala
- gownLong formal garment
- cotillionFormal society dance event
- waltzDance in three-quarter time
- societyOrganized communal human existence
presentation · escort · champagne · formal · elegance · tiara · gloves · curtsy
Act of revealing information
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- supportTo uphold or sustain
visibility · acceptance · identity · community · allies · courage · authenticity · milestone
ball
Spherical plaything or gala
society · presentation · escort · champagne · formal · elegance · tiara · gloves · curtsy · receiving line
disclosure
Act of revealing information
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
support · visibility · acceptance · identity · community · allies · courage · authenticity · milestone · affirmation
coming-out partyconcealment
Act of hiding something
hiding · denial · suppression · passing · cover-up
coming-out partyretirement party
Gathering honoring departing worker
farewell party · funeral · wake · seclusion · reclusion
coming, outing, outings, outer, outermost, party, parties, partied, partying