coming out of the closet

A form of come out of the closet — To disclose to others about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity, where previously this had been kept secret.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of come out of the closet
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coming out of the closet. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coming%20out%20of%20the%20closet

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“coming out of the closet.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coming%20out%20of%20the%20closet. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “coming out of the closet,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coming%20out%20of%20the%20closet.

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