gala
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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
See Examples of GALA
- a grand gala celebrating the town's centennial
- <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
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