Collocations for "lesbian"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "lesbian" in context.
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lesbian
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- a [marriage, civil union, relationship] between lesbians
- a [bar, club, disco, pub] frequented by lesbians
- the [bar] is popular among lesbians
- never knew she was a lesbian
- not your stereotypical [idea, image, conception] of a lesbian
- has always been a lesbian
- came out (of the closet) as a lesbian
- is a closet lesbian
- told her [parents, friends, boss] she was a lesbian
- the right of all lesbians to [adopt, marry]
- [bigotry, discrimination] against lesbians
- lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
- lesbian (and gay) [societies, associations, movements
- a lesbian [woman, girl, partner, lover, couple, relationship]
- go to a lesbian [bar, club, disco, resort]
- a [predominantly, mainly] lesbian [bar]
- lesbian [sex, love, passion, dating]
- lesbian [porn, videos, movies, articles]
- lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people
- had a lesbian [affair, experience] (with)
- are lesbian lovers
- is her lesbian lover
'lesbian' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):