sex change

[ seks cheynj ]

noun

1. (no longer in common use; now often considered offensive) See sex reassignment surgery ( def ).

sex change

noun

1. 1. a change in a person's physical sexual characteristics to those of the opposite sex, often achieved by surgery
   2. ( as modifier )

      a sex-change operation

Sensitive Note

See sex reassignment surgery.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sex change¹

First recorded in 1920–25 (in reference to hermaphrodite organisms that can change their sex); 1960–65 for current sense

Example Sentences

The three-hour bull session allowed the Republican nominee to launch fact-light tirades, including a riff about children undergoing sex change operations at school, along with boasts about his own toughness with adversaries such as China.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Even the liberal media was shocked Kamala supports taxpayer-funded sex changes for prisoners and illegal aliens.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Even the liberal media was shocked. Kamala supports taxpayer funded sex changes for prisoners and illegal aliens.”

From Los Angeles Times

Or weirder than signing legislation allowing minors to receive sex change operations?”

From Los Angeles Times

If adopted, the bill will prohibit sex changes, adoption by same-sex couples, and gatherings that could be regarded as promoting same-sex relations.

From Seattle Times