gala

ga·la

noun \ˈgā-lə, ˈga-, ˈgä-\

Definition of GALA

1

: a festive celebration; especially : a public entertainment marking a special occasion

2

capitalized : a medium-sized apple with crisp yellowish-white sweet flesh and a red skin or a golden skin with red striping

— gala adjective

Examples of GALA

1. a grand gala celebrating the town's centennial
2. <attended the gala celebrating the reopening of the museum>

Origin of GALA

Italian, from Middle French gale festivity, pleasure — more at gallant

First Known Use: 1777

Related to GALA

Synonyms: carnival, celebration, fest, festivity, fete (or fête), fiesta, festival, jubilee

Related Words: jamboree, jollification, jollity [British], merriment, merrymaking, rejoicing, revel, revelry; exhibit, exhibition, exposition, fair, show; exercises, honors

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