gender-fluid

Also gender·fluid,

[jen-der-floo-id]

adjective

1. noting or relating to a person whose gender identity or gender expression is not fixed and shifts over time or changes depending on the situation.

Other Word Forms

• gender fluidity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gender-fluid¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Anderson is known for his innovative styles and gender-fluid designs, and has created some iconic and recognisable looks throughout his career.

From BBC

Costume designer Enver Chakartash dressed the character, described at one point in the book as a “new womanly man,” in a mourning jacket and complicated skirt, with green socks adding a fey accent to the gender-fluid ensemble.

From Los Angeles Times

He is known for his innovative styles and gender-fluid designs, and has created some iconic looks such as singer Rihanna's Super Bowl half-time performance attire.

From BBC

Dior's latest collection embraced see-through material and presented it in an ethereal way, with intricate detailing and gender-fluid silhouettes.

From BBC

“Margiela’s business steadily climbed in recent years as Galliano infused its collections with campy, theatrical innovations, deconstructed designs and a gender-fluid sensibility as well as pushing the craftsmanship and creative impact of its ‘Artisanal’ line to new heights,” Business of Fashion reported.

From Los Angeles Times

When To Use

What does gender-fluid mean?

Gender-fluid refers to a nonbinary gender identity or gender expression that’s not fixed and is capable of changing over time.