Lavender language functions as a kind of homosexual code, characterised by acronyms, plays on words and double meanings only intended to be understood by the gay community.

The colour lavender is often used to identify 'gay-friendly' environments, hence its use in terminology surrounding gay issues.

Pink tourism, also known as gay tourism or LGBT tourism, is a form of niche tourism marketed to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

"Coming out," however, has long been used in the gay community, but it first meant something different than it does now.