gender reveal
noun
plural gender reveals
: the announcement or reveal of the sex of an unborn baby
… fulfilled her request to spell "It's a boy!" in pepperoni on a pizza for her gender reveal.—Sarah Griesemer
In a typically American way, gender reveals have gotten grandiose and out of hand.—Judith Martin
—often used before another nouna gender reveal cake
… there are tons of options to choose from no matter what kind of gender reveal party you decide to do. From a surprising gender reveal idea like an exploding gender reveal volcano or something super sweet like cutting into a blue- or pink-colored cake. … And in the end, you'll get to find out alongside your loved ones whether you're going to be welcoming a little boy or little girl into your family.—Maryn Liles
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“Gender reveal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gender%20reveal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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